| 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 | $172.28 | 3.301% | $177.967 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.92 | 11.809% | $250.3627 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.65 | 6.196% | $201.4007 | $201.40 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.59 | 13.555% | $181.2224 | $181.22 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.44 | 7.719% | $258.9996 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.86 | 6.202% | $20.0297 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.73 | 4.869% | $254.5485 | $254.55 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,247.47 | $1,344.5306 | $1,344.53 | $1,344.50 | $1,344.50 | |