| 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 | $171.52 | 3.669% | $177.8131 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.48 | 11.736% | $168.1403 | $168.14 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.48 | 10.672% | $266.144 | $266.14 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.43 | 7.790% | $29.5668 | $29.57 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.45 | 11.688% | $252.9175 | $252.92 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.96 | 4.502% | $254.9431 | $254.94 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.68 | 6.434% | $61.3911 | $61.39 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.00 | $1,210.9159 | $1,210.91 | $1,210.90 | $1,210.80 | |