| 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 | $168.55 | 4.439% | $176.0319 | $176.03 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.79 | 8.501% | $123.4633 | $123.46 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.45 | 12.328% | $124.0663 | $124.07 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.73 | 7.526% | $106.1604 | $106.16 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.75 | 12.462% | $249.3845 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.90 | 3.581% | $252.6341 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.88 | 13.552% | $248.5426 | $248.54 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.05 | $1,280.2831 | $1,280.27 | $1,280.30 | $1,280.30 | |