| 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 | $171.30 | 4.249% | $178.5785 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.51 | 10.650% | $274.9763 | $274.98 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.34 | 11.659% | $153.3525 | $153.35 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.46 | 6.785% | $18.6447 | $18.64 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.93 | 12.744% | $280.6536 | $280.65 | $280.65 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.82 | 3.195% | $140.1594 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.93 | 7.484% | $268.6348 | $268.63 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.29 | $1,314.9998 | $1,314.99 | $1,315.05 | $1,315.10 | |