| 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 | $167.92 | 5.564% | $177.2631 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.87 | 10.514% | $231.9357 | $231.94 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.25 | 11.318% | $230.7066 | $230.71 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.70 | 12.250% | $24.3583 | $24.36 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.89 | 6.108% | $93.2583 | $93.26 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.95 | 6.520% | $152.2703 | $152.27 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.69 | 4.857% | $187.369 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.27 | $1,097.1613 | $1,097.17 | $1,097.10 | $1,097.30 | |