| 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 | $167.86 | 5.621% | $177.2954 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.88 | 8.738% | $118.3939 | $118.39 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.82 | 4.694% | $248.9833 | $248.98 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.37 | 10.365% | $13.6522 | $13.65 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.72 | 6.408% | $254.0172 | $254.02 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.97 | 6.459% | $44.6808 | $44.68 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.41 | 9.256% | $129.37 | $129.37 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.03 | $986.3928 | $986.39 | $986.40 | $986.50 | |