| 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 | $174.33 | 7.688% | $187.7325 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.83 | 8.607% | $78.0124 | $78.01 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.50 | 7.859% | $160.1706 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.51 | 4.586% | $149.0455 | $149.05 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.82 | 7.796% | $262.8282 | $262.83 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.27 | 12.107% | $271.6016 | $271.60 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.38 | 5.413% | $161.6825 | $161.68 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.64 | $1,271.0733 | $1,271.07 | $1,271.10 | $1,271.00 | |