| 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 | $156.91 | 12.800% | $176.9945 | $176.99 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.81 | 11.765% | $148.4351 | $148.44 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.85 | 10.708% | $97.257 | $97.26 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.98 | 7.111% | $257.045 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.32 | 7.281% | $242.7984 | $242.80 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.72 | 9.175% | $267.1731 | $267.17 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.97 | 10.441% | $43.0389 | $43.04 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.56 | $1,232.7420 | $1,232.75 | $1,232.75 | $1,232.70 | |