| 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 | $166.47 | 6.601% | $177.4587 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.71 | 12.367% | $270.4786 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.49 | 8.843% | $165.9747 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.61 | 9.665% | $28.0852 | $28.09 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.56 | 12.765% | $237.438 | $237.44 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.78 | 13.695% | $247.605 | $247.61 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.31 | 11.241% | $170.5436 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.93 | $1,297.5838 | $1,297.59 | $1,297.60 | $1,297.60 | |