| 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 | $170.60 | 4.294% | $177.9256 | $177.93 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.86 | 8.499% | $271.0956 | $271.10 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.69 | 10.263% | $156.2316 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.71 | 12.621% | $113.4206 | $113.42 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.82 | 12.725% | $206.0838 | $206.08 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.82 | 6.701% | $222.813 | $222.81 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.57 | 12.741% | $249.8002 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,276.07 | $1,397.3704 | $1,397.37 | $1,397.40 | $1,397.30 | |