| 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 | $168.94 | 5.329% | $177.9428 | $177.94 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.98 | 12.134% | $275.8272 | $275.83 | $275.85 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.41 | 11.851% | $228.6346 | $228.63 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.47 | 3.722% | $202.7454 | $202.75 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.36 | 11.507% | $276.9388 | $276.94 | $276.95 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.60 | 12.353% | $251.2213 | $251.22 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.40 | 3.236% | $173.8494 | $173.85 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,455.16 | $1,587.1595 | $1,587.16 | $1,587.20 | $1,586.90 | |