| 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 | $166.83 | 5.794% | $176.4961 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.99 | 12.475% | $257.5565 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.72 | 4.646% | $126.3287 | $126.33 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.77 | 13.801% | $243.2724 | $243.27 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.46 | 4.603% | $118.6826 | $118.68 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.57 | 4.590% | $149.114 | $149.11 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.79 | 11.515% | $100.1293 | $100.13 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.13 | $1,171.5796 | $1,171.58 | $1,171.60 | $1,171.60 | |