| 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 | $171.76 | 6.368% | $182.6977 | $182.70 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.35 | 3.821% | $125.9868 | $125.99 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.51 | 4.219% | $73.4848 | $73.48 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.59 | 4.536% | $246.2764 | $246.28 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.87 | 10.489% | $223.0441 | $223.04 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.91 | 13.444% | $182.5427 | $182.54 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.53 | 5.406% | $240.8843 | $240.88 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.52 | $1,274.9168 | $1,274.91 | $1,275.00 | $1,274.90 | |