| 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 | $147.99 | 12.441% | $166.4014 | $166.40 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.28 | 13.535% | $222.8465 | $222.85 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.42 | 10.823% | $277.523 | $277.52 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.58 | 4.261% | $114.2492 | $114.25 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.31 | 6.726% | $98.5188 | $98.52 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.41 | 10.126% | $247.1338 | $247.13 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.37 | 4.144% | $50.3745 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.36 | $1,177.0472 | $1,177.04 | $1,177.00 | $1,176.90 | |