| 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 | $165.65 | 7.123% | $177.4492 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.65 | 13.105% | $161.3443 | $161.34 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.83 | 11.793% | $230.1035 | $230.10 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.74 | 8.593% | $253.8253 | $253.83 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.62 | 11.573% | $17.4277 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.43 | 4.603% | $173.0447 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.68 | 10.508% | $235.0284 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.60 | $1,248.2231 | $1,248.22 | $1,248.30 | $1,248.00 | |