| 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 | $166.39 | 5.808% | $176.0539 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.52 | 10.108% | $239.5069 | $239.51 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.25 | 7.336% | $194.5465 | $194.55 | $194.55 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.86 | 11.651% | $211.9806 | $211.98 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.84 | 10.155% | $208.0167 | $208.02 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.70 | 9.853% | $121.6073 | $121.61 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.59 | 8.366% | $118.7583 | $118.76 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.15 | $1,270.4702 | $1,270.48 | $1,270.45 | $1,270.50 | |