| 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 | $246.66 | 12.303% | $277.0066 | $277.01 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.56 | 3.849% | $175.0479 | $175.05 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.33 | 6.826% | $126.4072 | $126.41 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.64 | 9.810% | $126.9843 | $126.98 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.78 | 7.806% | $203.5162 | $203.52 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.61 | 6.258% | $172.7861 | $172.79 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.91 | 5.720% | $240.9465 | $240.95 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.49 | $1,322.6948 | $1,322.71 | $1,322.70 | $1,322.60 | |