| 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 | $162.46 | 9.672% | $178.1731 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.56 | 12.291% | $83.7242 | $83.72 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.29 | 6.321% | $162.9795 | $162.98 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.96 | 6.323% | $257.2591 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.42 | 5.488% | $157.6202 | $157.62 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.66 | 5.443% | $214.7452 | $214.75 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.46 | 6.331% | $176.9986 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.81 | $1,231.4999 | $1,231.50 | $1,231.45 | $1,231.50 | |