| 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 | $166.85 | 5.488% | $176.0067 | $176.01 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.96 | 12.684% | $28.1259 | $28.13 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.92 | 13.230% | $278.4552 | $278.46 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.47 | 6.213% | $256.4725 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.60 | 10.490% | $81.3206 | $81.32 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.52 | 13.248% | $178.3882 | $178.39 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.51 | 10.306% | $249.8541 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.83 | $1,248.6232 | $1,248.63 | $1,248.60 | $1,248.70 | |