| 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 | $165.48 | 6.658% | $176.4977 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.42 | 12.487% | $278.3153 | $278.32 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.49 | 3.775% | $63.8112 | $63.81 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.65 | 10.315% | $175.0147 | $175.01 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.43 | 9.419% | $235.7214 | $235.72 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.75 | 10.857% | $72.8885 | $72.89 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.93 | 9.225% | $35.9678 | $35.97 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.15 | $1,038.2166 | $1,038.22 | $1,038.15 | $1,038.20 | |