| 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 | $172.77 | 3.219% | $178.3315 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.83 | 12.310% | $269.3531 | $269.35 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.58 | 3.270% | $6.7952 | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.34 | 12.403% | $216.1959 | $216.20 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.97 | 5.781% | $167.1022 | $167.10 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.49 | 6.265% | $27.0869 | $27.09 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.33 | 12.209% | $259.5731 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.31 | $1,124.4379 | $1,124.44 | $1,124.45 | $1,124.50 | |