| 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 | $109.86 | 7.197% | $117.7666 | $117.77 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.25 | 6.402% | $265.207 | $265.21 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.25 | 13.358% | $237.2016 | $237.20 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.65 | 4.419% | $185.5004 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.51 | 7.430% | $112.2751 | $112.28 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.32 | 11.327% | $250.842 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.34 | 3.176% | $108.6856 | $108.69 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.18 | $1,277.4783 | $1,277.49 | $1,277.50 | $1,277.50 | |