| 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 | $167.54 | 6.147% | $177.8387 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.80 | 6.609% | $59.4878 | $59.49 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.97 | 8.859% | $257.9632 | $257.96 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.87 | 9.286% | $263.2372 | $263.24 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.89 | 11.373% | $182.5292 | $182.53 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.31 | 11.713% | $253.9348 | $253.93 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.48 | 5.546% | $155.6592 | $155.66 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.86 | $1,350.6501 | $1,350.65 | $1,350.70 | $1,350.60 | |