| 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 | $163.83 | 7.805% | $176.6169 | $176.62 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.44 | 4.178% | $232.7753 | $232.78 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.63 | 7.698% | $146.0708 | $146.07 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.70 | 8.698% | $79.0234 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.56 | 11.665% | $237.3551 | $237.36 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.95 | 7.803% | $199.3816 | $199.38 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.73 | 13.749% | $174.8663 | $174.87 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.84 | $1,246.0894 | $1,246.10 | $1,246.05 | $1,246.20 | |