| 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 | $167.52 | 5.293% | $176.3868 | $176.39 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.54 | 12.344% | $245.5166 | $245.52 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.68 | 5.349% | $142.9375 | $142.94 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.54 | 4.112% | $158.8124 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.87 | 7.809% | $8.4846 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.46 | 11.714% | $258.5732 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.83 | 12.874% | $143.1581 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.44 | $1,133.8692 | $1,133.87 | $1,133.85 | $1,133.90 | |