| 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 | $171.74 | 3.282% | $177.3765 | $177.38 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.99 | 11.808% | $144.2211 | $144.22 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.59 | 6.554% | $151.9353 | $151.94 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.87 | 11.285% | $93.3347 | $93.33 | $93.35 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.43 | 11.305% | $239.7844 | $239.78 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.31 | 6.417% | $230.1906 | $230.19 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.41 | 4.496% | $240.7692 | $240.77 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.34 | $1,277.6118 | $1,277.61 | $1,277.65 | $1,277.60 | |