| 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 | $166.68 | 12.429% | $187.3967 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.93 | 5.231% | $249.3238 | $249.32 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.79 | 4.540% | $97.0027 | $97.00 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.49 | 3.434% | $56.3612 | $56.36 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.25 | 6.857% | $178.7183 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.59 | 11.247% | $168.6393 | $168.64 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.82 | 7.825% | $241.3339 | $241.33 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.55 | $1,178.7759 | $1,178.77 | $1,178.75 | $1,178.70 | |