| 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 | $102.40 | 10.125% | $112.768 | $112.77 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.26 | 12.702% | $275.2859 | $275.29 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.85 | 5.193% | $176.5665 | $176.57 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.67 | 9.768% | $187.341 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.46 | 8.113% | $195.1007 | $195.10 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.81 | 9.411% | $254.7197 | $254.72 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.53 | 9.159% | $85.7226 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.98 | $1,287.5044 | $1,287.51 | $1,287.45 | $1,287.50 | |