| 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 | $167.81 | 5.117% | $176.3968 | $176.40 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.58 | 9.500% | $179.1201 | $179.12 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.94 | 7.635% | $263.6412 | $263.64 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.60 | 8.772% | $176.8633 | $176.86 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.99 | 3.635% | $223.8412 | $223.84 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.33 | 9.585% | $130.7678 | $130.77 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.77 | 8.239% | $148.0385 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.02 | $1,298.6689 | $1,298.67 | $1,298.65 | $1,298.60 | |