| 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 | $166.36 | 7.825% | $179.3777 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.42 | 10.534% | $87.7861 | $87.79 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.46 | 3.181% | $136.6736 | $136.67 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.74 | 9.238% | $186.513 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.84 | 13.200% | $242.0669 | $242.07 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.83 | 5.628% | $16.7209 | $16.72 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.55 | 9.511% | $273.2847 | $273.28 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.20 | $1,122.4229 | $1,122.42 | $1,122.40 | $1,122.50 | |