| 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 | $158.31 | 7.847% | $170.7326 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.46 | 11.755% | $273.1963 | $273.20 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.81 | 11.181% | $126.5351 | $126.54 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.83 | 5.525% | $25.1466 | $25.15 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.62 | 12.813% | $128.1781 | $128.18 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.81 | 11.614% | $177.2542 | $177.25 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.89 | 11.708% | $275.7959 | $275.80 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.73 | $1,176.8388 | $1,176.85 | $1,176.90 | $1,176.80 | |