| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $171.54 | 3.456% | $177.4684 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.70 | 8.684% | $72.4922 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.35 | 11.410% | $255.5188 | $255.52 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.76 | 3.223% | $198.9727 | $198.97 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.72 | 5.481% | $174.8031 | $174.80 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.84 | 4.537% | $202.6345 | $202.63 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.68 | 6.472% | $260.5157 | $260.52 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,264.59 | $1,342.4054 | $1,342.40 | $1,342.35 | $1,342.40 | |