| 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 | $155.67 | 13.858% | $177.2427 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.80 | 10.141% | $189.2222 | $189.22 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.43 | 11.135% | $118.281 | $118.28 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.41 | 12.215% | $280.9976 | $281.00 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.26 | 10.171% | $232.7473 | $232.75 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.66 | 3.552% | $121.8393 | $121.84 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.40 | 7.102% | $162.1524 | $162.15 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.63 | $1,282.4825 | $1,282.48 | $1,282.50 | $1,282.40 | |