| 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 | $171.79 | 3.167% | $177.2306 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.60 | 12.459% | $272.8255 | $272.83 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.78 | 4.283% | $11.2417 | $11.24 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.37 | 3.853% | $235.092 | $235.09 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.27 | 11.511% | $40.445 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.42 | 5.667% | $249.8179 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.48 | 12.312% | $200.4545 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.71 | $1,187.1072 | $1,187.11 | $1,187.15 | $1,187.00 | |