| 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 | $164.56 | 7.257% | $176.5021 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.42 | 5.528% | $187.2278 | $187.23 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.71 | 13.531% | $256.2508 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.33 | 4.302% | $207.9052 | $207.91 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.35 | 12.304% | $271.0457 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.30 | 10.574% | $33.5039 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.56 | 8.799% | $24.5451 | $24.55 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.23 | $1,156.9806 | $1,156.99 | $1,157.00 | $1,156.90 | |