| 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 | $250.57 | 10.723% | $277.4386 | $277.44 | $277.45 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.64 | 13.185% | $132.019 | $132.02 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.66 | 7.667% | $100.8409 | $100.84 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.78 | 3.143% | $215.342 | $215.34 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.37 | 8.136% | $186.394 | $186.39 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.51 | 7.313% | $48.8381 | $48.84 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.76 | 12.772% | $216.2516 | $216.25 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.29 | $1,177.1242 | $1,177.12 | $1,177.15 | $1,177.00 | |