| 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 | $169.36 | 4.639% | $177.2166 | $177.22 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.58 | 8.139% | $240.6958 | $240.70 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.80 | 9.391% | $97.1392 | $97.14 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.84 | 6.436% | $218.0235 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.52 | 8.633% | $79.867 | $79.87 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.82 | 6.555% | $218.246 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.26 | 8.527% | $146.7936 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.18 | $1,177.9817 | $1,177.99 | $1,177.95 | $1,177.90 | |