| 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 | $167.31 | 5.336% | $176.2377 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.39 | 8.114% | $217.7308 | $217.73 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.51 | 3.169% | $171.7867 | $171.79 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.76 | 13.486% | $157.4732 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.51 | 8.162% | $202.8146 | $202.81 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.31 | 7.161% | $226.4419 | $226.44 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.98 | 12.475% | $246.2978 | $246.30 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,291.77 | $1,398.7827 | $1,398.78 | $1,398.80 | $1,398.70 | |