| 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 | $165.28 | 4.264% | $172.3275 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.90 | 12.726% | $173.4853 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.38 | 11.137% | $189.3552 | $189.36 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.36 | 5.302% | $7.7502 | $7.75 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.94 | 10.611% | $269.8245 | $269.82 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.88 | 5.254% | $165.1225 | $165.12 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.34 | 5.832% | $220.4904 | $220.49 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.08 | $1,198.3556 | $1,198.36 | $1,198.35 | $1,198.40 | |