| 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 | $163.62 | 7.730% | $176.2678 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.84 | 4.123% | $36.2765 | $36.28 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.67 | 4.485% | $228.4773 | $228.48 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.94 | 12.384% | $277.521 | $277.52 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.74 | 12.177% | $271.1767 | $271.18 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.27 | 13.665% | $240.14 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.58 | 11.318% | $51.8519 | $51.85 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.66 | $1,281.7112 | $1,281.72 | $1,281.75 | $1,281.80 | |