| 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 | $171.32 | 3.473% | $177.2699 | $177.27 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.45 | 13.545% | $282.1026 | $282.10 | $282.10 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.66 | 13.864% | $281.9956 | $282.00 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.42 | 5.200% | $163.5018 | $163.50 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.75 | 11.851% | $121.638 | $121.64 | $121.65 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.36 | 8.548% | $227.2561 | $227.26 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.88 | 12.309% | $20.0808 | $20.08 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.84 | $1,273.8448 | $1,273.85 | $1,273.85 | $1,273.90 | |