| 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 | $166.89 | 6.349% | $177.4858 | $177.49 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.31 | 6.748% | $82.5269 | $82.53 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.50 | 4.507% | $179.2295 | $179.23 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.35 | 5.294% | $16.1626 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.73 | 9.114% | $213.5688 | $213.57 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.68 | 13.336% | $284.1107 | $284.11 | $284.10 | $284.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.54 | 8.661% | $242.9008 | $242.90 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.00 | $1,195.9851 | $1,195.99 | $1,196.00 | $1,196.00 | |