| 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 | $165.54 | 6.727% | $176.6759 | $176.68 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.40 | 5.606% | $87.0193 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.98 | 12.325% | $103.3165 | $103.32 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.72 | 11.181% | $229.8334 | $229.83 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.52 | 12.625% | $88.4332 | $88.43 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.42 | 8.534% | $255.5107 | $255.51 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.95 | 4.637% | $236.4273 | $236.43 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.53 | $1,177.2163 | $1,177.22 | $1,177.25 | $1,177.10 | |