| 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 | $238.72 | 7.742% | $257.2017 | $257.20 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.60 | 11.610% | $242.8634 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.74 | 9.223% | $73.9877 | $73.99 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.71 | 7.790% | $109.6332 | $109.63 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.97 | 4.376% | $177.4079 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.50 | 7.868% | $229.2195 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.49 | 4.578% | $187.7071 | $187.71 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.73 | $1,278.0205 | $1,278.02 | $1,278.00 | $1,278.00 | |