| 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 | $167.50 | 6.121% | $177.7527 | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.60 | 5.545% | $79.792 | $79.79 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.92 | 10.149% | $233.4278 | $233.43 | $233.45 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.25 | 6.759% | $254.3533 | $254.35 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.82 | 11.621% | $208.5304 | $208.53 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.65 | 7.103% | $227.7545 | $227.75 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.66 | 13.815% | $206.7563 | $206.76 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,274.40 | $1,388.3670 | $1,388.36 | $1,388.40 | $1,388.50 | |