| 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 | $156.44 | 13.717% | $177.8989 | $177.90 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.99 | 12.801% | $277.4792 | $277.48 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.29 | 10.124% | $195.2388 | $195.24 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.97 | 8.811% | $208.8845 | $208.88 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.34 | 7.390% | $228.0319 | $228.03 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.69 | 7.857% | $148.5083 | $148.51 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.97 | 3.477% | $242.1051 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,355.69 | $1,478.1467 | $1,478.15 | $1,478.20 | $1,478.10 | |