| 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 | $155.31 | 11.679% | $173.4487 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.37 | 9.820% | $120.1101 | $120.11 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.46 | 5.271% | $246.8184 | $246.82 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.82 | 4.270% | $145.7903 | $145.79 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.56 | 7.787% | $117.0136 | $117.01 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.74 | 4.369% | $246.0395 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.56 | 3.439% | $178.4943 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.82 | $1,227.7149 | $1,227.71 | $1,227.70 | $1,227.60 | |