| 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 | $171.26 | 7.368% | $183.8784 | $183.88 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.69 | 12.255% | $143.3384 | $143.34 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.38 | 10.462% | $203.6698 | $203.67 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.93 | 12.684% | $277.1238 | $277.12 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.96 | 10.222% | $174.1067 | $174.11 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.78 | 3.708% | $146.0001 | $146.00 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.80 | 8.390% | $214.3954 | $214.40 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.80 | $1,342.5126 | $1,342.52 | $1,342.50 | $1,342.50 | |