| 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 | $166.35 | 5.166% | $174.9436 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.78 | 11.611% | $245.2987 | $245.30 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.29 | 9.399% | $270.5328 | $270.53 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.50 | 3.305% | $26.3428 | $26.34 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.48 | 12.854% | $257.8488 | $257.85 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.65 | 10.117% | $194.5217 | $194.52 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.99 | 7.186% | $41.7918 | $41.79 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.04 | $1,211.2802 | $1,211.27 | $1,211.30 | $1,211.10 | |