| 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 | $234.76 | 3.253% | $242.3967 | $242.40 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.82 | 5.437% | $196.9774 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.74 | 5.265% | $116.5705 | $116.57 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.26 | 3.699% | $177.5949 | $177.59 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.96 | 10.522% | $148.0553 | $148.06 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.43 | 12.245% | $214.8706 | $214.87 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.27 | 12.859% | $81.5632 | $81.56 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.24 | $1,178.0286 | $1,178.03 | $1,178.00 | $1,178.20 | |