| 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 | $171.28 | 3.441% | $177.1737 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.84 | 6.583% | $212.9955 | $213.00 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.89 | 3.567% | $254.6609 | $254.66 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.77 | 6.425% | $206.2197 | $206.22 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.37 | 9.628% | $221.8542 | $221.85 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.68 | 7.476% | $94.235 | $94.24 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.56 | 3.198% | $128.5434 | $128.54 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.39 | $1,295.6824 | $1,295.68 | $1,295.65 | $1,295.70 | |