| 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 | $166.28 | 6.710% | $177.4374 | $177.44 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.80 | 12.120% | $23.321 | $23.32 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.27 | 12.383% | $162.135 | $162.14 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.44 | 7.110% | $26.1777 | $26.18 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.43 | 7.440% | $170.2172 | $170.22 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.66 | 7.863% | $266.0549 | $266.05 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.33 | 5.792% | $131.5312 | $131.53 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.21 | $956.8744 | $956.88 | $956.90 | $956.80 | |