| 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 | $166.60 | 6.724% | $177.8022 | $177.80 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.74 | 12.839% | $218.6143 | $218.61 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.53 | 12.531% | $146.8867 | $146.89 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.52 | 7.145% | $128.0597 | $128.06 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.45 | 5.803% | $151.7744 | $151.77 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.89 | 8.861% | $251.3492 | $251.35 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.85 | 11.804% | $279.3423 | $279.34 | $279.35 | $279.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,234.58 | $1,353.8288 | $1,353.82 | $1,353.80 | $1,353.80 | |