| 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 | $163.25 | 8.436% | $177.0218 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.50 | 8.455% | $269.5107 | $269.51 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.66 | 8.169% | $148.9054 | $148.91 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.78 | 10.832% | $255.7781 | $255.78 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.45 | 11.834% | $19.515 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.27 | 7.321% | $246.0549 | $246.05 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.79 | 7.820% | $96.8116 | $96.81 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.70 | $1,213.5975 | $1,213.60 | $1,213.55 | $1,213.60 | |