| 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 | $171.52 | 3.499% | $177.5215 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.34 | 5.852% | $212.0639 | $212.06 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.84 | 7.256% | $207.905 | $207.91 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.42 | 6.186% | $126.8073 | $126.81 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.99 | 6.607% | $12.7822 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.26 | 13.537% | $273.9194 | $273.92 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.50 | 9.387% | $240.1045 | $240.10 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.87 | $1,251.1038 | $1,251.10 | $1,251.05 | $1,251.10 | |