| 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 | $171.26 | 3.642% | $177.4973 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.62 | 12.796% | $246.5946 | $246.59 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.66 | 12.727% | $138.2709 | $138.27 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.47 | 8.327% | $152.1669 | $152.17 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.66 | 13.416% | $240.0563 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.87 | 13.502% | $158.7552 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.33 | 9.808% | $254.0188 | $254.02 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.87 | $1,367.3600 | $1,367.37 | $1,367.30 | $1,367.50 | |