| 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 | $207.88 | 7.401% | $223.2652 | $223.27 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.97 | 9.872% | $176.861 | $176.86 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.58 | 5.715% | $186.6715 | $186.67 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.88 | 10.230% | $77.0287 | $77.03 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.58 | 11.706% | $277.6788 | $277.68 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.86 | 3.717% | $14.3752 | $14.38 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.50 | 5.328% | $263.8466 | $263.85 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.25 | $1,219.7270 | $1,219.74 | $1,219.75 | $1,219.80 | |