| 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 | $166.46 | 6.584% | $177.4197 | $177.42 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.50 | 11.617% | $63.0636 | $63.06 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.93 | 10.834% | $270.3574 | $270.36 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.96 | 7.268% | $217.7111 | $217.71 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.95 | 6.165% | $103.9886 | $103.99 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.89 | 11.315% | $185.7736 | $185.77 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.31 | 12.707% | $271.9733 | $271.97 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.00 | $1,290.2873 | $1,290.28 | $1,290.20 | $1,290.40 | |