| 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 | $168.55 | 5.286% | $177.4596 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.25 | 13.232% | $243.7319 | $243.73 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.98 | 13.175% | $193.5066 | $193.51 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.58 | 12.629% | $9.6636 | $9.66 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.91 | 4.477% | $254.8299 | $254.83 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.75 | 11.323% | $176.7253 | $176.73 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.26 | 10.303% | $146.9898 | $146.99 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.28 | $1,202.9067 | $1,202.91 | $1,202.95 | $1,202.90 | |