| 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 | $167.43 | 5.700% | $176.9735 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.85 | 7.498% | $269.6587 | $269.66 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.69 | 3.862% | $97.3083 | $97.31 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.59 | 5.600% | $263.567 | $263.57 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.48 | 10.398% | $127.4876 | $127.49 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.47 | 10.496% | $211.5667 | $211.57 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.46 | 13.450% | $81.0714 | $81.07 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.97 | $1,227.6332 | $1,227.64 | $1,227.55 | $1,227.80 | |