| 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 | $164.82 | 4.578% | $172.3655 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.27 | 11.725% | $244.9794 | $244.98 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.91 | 13.830% | $11.2806 | $11.28 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.38 | 12.268% | $18.3895 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.79 | 10.577% | $6.4024 | $6.40 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.87 | 6.737% | $177.0447 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.74 | 11.130% | $6.3789 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.78 | $636.8410 | $636.84 | $636.90 | $636.90 | |