| 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 | $169.25 | 5.545% | $178.6349 | $178.63 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.45 | 5.769% | $199.3217 | $199.32 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.48 | 9.793% | $82.8718 | $82.87 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.66 | 7.555% | $144.8336 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.98 | 7.616% | $265.79 | $265.79 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.86 | 6.378% | $255.1583 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.93 | 11.356% | $227.0883 | $227.09 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,258.61 | $1,353.6986 | $1,353.69 | $1,353.70 | $1,353.70 | |