| 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 | $171.35 | 3.433% | $177.2324 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.33 | 13.310% | $277.9834 | $277.98 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.73 | 11.368% | $194.5933 | $194.59 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.77 | 9.352% | $125.5033 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.72 | 4.274% | $188.444 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.38 | 13.221% | $87.6104 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.68 | 12.844% | $236.6113 | $236.61 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.96 | $1,287.9781 | $1,287.96 | $1,288.00 | $1,287.90 | |