| 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 | $167.50 | 5.765% | $177.1564 | $177.16 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.53 | 6.180% | $205.4902 | $205.49 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.65 | 3.461% | $227.2521 | $227.25 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.92 | 9.529% | $168.587 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.47 | 9.476% | $56.3473 | $56.35 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.42 | 5.762% | $211.9682 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.42 | 10.463% | $189.3557 | $189.36 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.91 | $1,236.1569 | $1,236.17 | $1,236.15 | $1,236.30 | |