| 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 | $151.92 | 11.767% | $169.7964 | $169.80 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.88 | 6.386% | $188.1756 | $188.18 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.52 | 7.452% | $83.2968 | $83.30 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.99 | 5.769% | $57.1047 | $57.10 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.70 | 7.178% | $227.9676 | $227.97 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.30 | 8.549% | $251.0738 | $251.07 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.51 | 13.389% | $277.2474 | $277.25 | $277.25 | $277.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.82 | $1,254.6623 | $1,254.67 | $1,254.65 | $1,254.70 | |