| 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 | $162.96 | 8.637% | $177.0349 | $177.03 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.77 | 4.625% | $242.4894 | $242.49 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.62 | 8.145% | $153.1549 | $153.15 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.35 | 12.215% | $22.8358 | $22.84 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.88 | 4.245% | $236.5111 | $236.51 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.35 | 12.373% | $200.4172 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.51 | 11.714% | $276.5033 | $276.50 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.44 | $1,308.9466 | $1,308.94 | $1,308.95 | $1,308.90 | |