| 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 | $243.54 | 5.394% | $256.6765 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.44 | 9.582% | $178.005 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.74 | 13.117% | $271.1867 | $271.19 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.99 | 9.143% | $188.8065 | $188.81 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.90 | 11.315% | $273.7236 | $273.72 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.86 | 8.221% | $22.5749 | $22.57 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.72 | 3.448% | $174.5375 | $174.54 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,254.19 | $1,365.5107 | $1,365.52 | $1,365.50 | $1,365.50 | |