| 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 | $124.84 | 10.363% | $137.7772 | $137.78 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.47 | 4.476% | $180.1898 | $180.19 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.74 | 9.546% | $238.5255 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.38 | 4.813% | $177.5323 | $177.53 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.78 | 11.288% | $212.3152 | $212.32 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.52 | 9.505% | $253.526 | $253.53 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.53 | 5.399% | $77.4999 | $77.50 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.26 | $1,277.3659 | $1,277.38 | $1,277.45 | $1,277.30 | |