| 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 | $165.40 | 11.375% | $184.2143 | $184.21 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.73 | 13.599% | $270.0589 | $270.06 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.29 | 12.280% | $246.2188 | $246.22 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.65 | 6.695% | $55.108 | $55.11 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.53 | 11.354% | $147.5775 | $147.58 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.83 | 7.503% | $248.1492 | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.51 | 6.264% | $125.9335 | $125.93 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.94 | $1,277.2602 | $1,277.26 | $1,277.25 | $1,277.20 | |