| 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 | $166.98 | 6.365% | $177.6083 | $177.61 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.44 | 5.822% | $218.4589 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.90 | 9.138% | $224.7151 | $224.72 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.34 | 4.229% | $179.6283 | $179.63 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.25 | 4.180% | $213.8295 | $213.83 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.53 | 11.749% | $254.2625 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.98 | 3.209% | $258.0019 | $258.00 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,434.42 | $1,526.5045 | $1,526.51 | $1,526.50 | $1,526.50 | |