| 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 | $171.32 | 3.556% | $177.4121 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.73 | 13.747% | $138.4642 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.26 | 3.134% | $187.972 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.83 | 8.541% | $212.5558 | $212.56 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.38 | 12.323% | $118.366 | $118.37 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.53 | 4.812% | $224.8532 | $224.85 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.44 | 13.245% | $212.2664 | $212.27 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.49 | $1,271.8897 | $1,271.89 | $1,271.80 | $1,272.10 | |