| 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 | $161.77 | 8.867% | $176.1141 | $176.11 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.79 | 12.794% | $259.1893 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.57 | 11.869% | $166.2038 | $166.20 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.51 | 8.199% | $226.6877 | $226.69 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.98 | 11.402% | $158.1686 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.91 | 12.613% | $58.4574 | $58.46 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.54 | 3.720% | $178.9585 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.07 | $1,223.7794 | $1,223.78 | $1,223.75 | $1,223.90 | |