| 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 | $175.82 | 3.208% | $181.4603 | $181.46 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.87 | 6.441% | $212.7436 | $212.74 | $212.75 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.78 | 13.480% | $277.7763 | $277.78 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.77 | 11.703% | $277.8836 | $277.88 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.79 | 4.378% | $34.2255 | $34.23 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.45 | 11.846% | $240.9722 | $240.97 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.31 | 4.789% | $162.7478 | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,272.79 | $1,387.8093 | $1,387.81 | $1,387.85 | $1,387.80 | |