| 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 | $163.40 | 11.753% | $182.6044 | $182.60 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.53 | 9.368% | $244.4703 | $244.47 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.67 | 6.833% | $150.282 | $150.28 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.97 | 9.565% | $184.0363 | $184.04 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.71 | 8.300% | $63.5829 | $63.58 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.95 | 9.778% | $177.7855 | $177.79 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.98 | 11.517% | $276.5399 | $276.54 | $276.55 | $276.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.21 | $1,279.3013 | $1,279.30 | $1,279.35 | $1,279.30 | |