| 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 | $120.97 | 7.750% | $130.3452 | $130.35 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.94 | 3.788% | $176.3773 | $176.38 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.50 | 7.827% | $238.8368 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.75 | 13.399% | $172.083 | $172.08 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.94 | 7.162% | $202.4719 | $202.47 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.27 | 7.802% | $155.5259 | $155.53 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.45 | 7.494% | $201.4975 | $201.50 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.82 | $1,277.1376 | $1,277.15 | $1,277.20 | $1,277.10 | |