| 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 | $166.69 | 5.840% | $176.4247 | $176.42 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.77 | 13.150% | $210.1988 | $210.20 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.36 | 3.637% | $231.4836 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.55 | 8.535% | $174.2529 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.65 | 8.511% | $247.0253 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.96 | 9.110% | $231.2696 | $231.27 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.50 | 12.697% | $237.2272 | $237.23 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,386.48 | $1,507.8821 | $1,507.88 | $1,507.90 | $1,507.90 | |