| 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 | $173.48 | 3.340% | $179.2742 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.63 | 13.334% | $272.7156 | $272.72 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.66 | 4.513% | $25.7729 | $25.77 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.62 | 12.731% | $161.9043 | $161.90 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.52 | 8.329% | $170.6398 | $170.64 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.65 | 4.645% | $256.014 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.94 | 11.781% | $120.6564 | $120.66 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.50 | $1,186.9772 | $1,186.97 | $1,186.90 | $1,187.00 | |