| 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 | $167.80 | 5.454% | $176.9518 | $176.95 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.50 | 10.843% | $274.3364 | $274.34 | $274.35 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.41 | 11.563% | $76.3202 | $76.32 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.41 | 9.797% | $242.0036 | $242.00 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.63 | 9.278% | $167.8838 | $167.88 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.35 | 6.416% | $169.5739 | $169.57 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.81 | 11.431% | $74.4471 | $74.45 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.91 | $1,181.5168 | $1,181.51 | $1,181.50 | $1,181.50 | |