| 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 | $163.91 | 7.626% | $176.4098 | $176.41 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.60 | 7.118% | $131.3267 | $131.33 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.54 | 10.664% | $103.5151 | $103.52 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.58 | 12.108% | $228.2295 | $228.23 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.55 | 9.521% | $124.3611 | $124.36 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.25 | 5.705% | $145.0801 | $145.08 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.29 | 7.702% | $268.4903 | $268.49 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.72 | $1,177.4126 | $1,177.42 | $1,177.45 | $1,177.40 | |