| 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 | $163.81 | 7.572% | $176.2137 | $176.21 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.27 | 10.737% | $198.5182 | $198.52 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.89 | 13.669% | $249.9468 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.36 | 8.526% | $185.9702 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.87 | 13.464% | $232.4537 | $232.45 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.42 | 11.131% | $252.7341 | $252.73 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.69 | 11.174% | $220.8916 | $220.89 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,365.31 | $1,516.7283 | $1,516.72 | $1,516.70 | $1,516.70 | |