| 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 | $168.34 | 5.178% | $177.0566 | $177.06 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.61 | 12.194% | $177.9509 | $177.95 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.74 | 7.440% | $236.0887 | $236.09 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.26 | 8.626% | $116.5122 | $116.51 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.43 | 8.724% | $205.9559 | $205.96 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.48 | 12.533% | $142.3317 | $142.33 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.39 | 10.312% | $271.7977 | $271.80 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.25 | $1,327.6937 | $1,327.70 | $1,327.70 | $1,327.80 | |