| 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 | $171.42 | 3.748% | $177.8448 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.94 | 3.361% | $118.8031 | $118.80 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.41 | 11.622% | $235.9801 | $235.98 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.47 | 10.171% | $132.723 | $132.72 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.51 | 12.599% | $242.6621 | $242.66 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.79 | 7.501% | $151.3507 | $151.35 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.47 | 6.693% | $184.0134 | $184.01 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.01 | $1,243.3772 | $1,243.36 | $1,243.35 | $1,243.40 | |