| 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 | $151.77 | 9.518% | $166.2155 | $166.22 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.44 | 6.738% | $242.7649 | $242.76 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.58 | 11.820% | $256.7164 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.33 | 4.764% | $49.5848 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.40 | 5.755% | $128.3866 | $128.39 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.57 | 8.110% | $155.2135 | $155.21 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.31 | 4.198% | $177.4596 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.40 | $1,176.3413 | $1,176.34 | $1,176.30 | $1,176.40 | |