| 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 | $167.40 | 5.701% | $176.9435 | $176.94 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.66 | 6.772% | $264.4315 | $264.43 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.96 | 10.656% | $171.4725 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.72 | 12.551% | $30.0736 | $30.07 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.92 | 9.267% | $76.3995 | $76.40 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.36 | 9.790% | $268.2828 | $268.28 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.77 | 5.269% | $253.4562 | $253.46 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.79 | $1,241.0596 | $1,241.05 | $1,241.05 | $1,241.10 | |