| 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 | $161.97 | 8.589% | $175.8816 | $175.88 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.84 | 9.777% | $103.0147 | $103.01 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.50 | 11.546% | $258.229 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.58 | 10.684% | $121.2875 | $121.29 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.70 | 6.283% | $246.2577 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.77 | 3.856% | $125.4269 | $125.43 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.75 | 7.277% | $197.1215 | $197.12 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.11 | $1,227.2189 | $1,227.22 | $1,227.25 | $1,227.20 | |