| 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 | $153.73 | 11.152% | $170.874 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.91 | 12.638% | $276.9881 | $276.99 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.44 | 11.262% | $77.2603 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.52 | 12.461% | $187.2701 | $187.27 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.35 | 6.535% | $187.8745 | $187.87 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.25 | 12.740% | $281.0045 | $281.00 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.71 | 4.618% | $26.8973 | $26.90 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.91 | $1,208.1688 | $1,208.16 | $1,208.10 | $1,208.30 | |