| 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 | $172.37 | 3.240% | $177.9548 | $177.95 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.48 | 6.816% | $181.0318 | $181.03 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.35 | 4.583% | $156.1947 | $156.19 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.74 | 6.447% | $266.9052 | $266.91 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.62 | 8.241% | $264.7791 | $264.78 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.90 | 8.671% | $10.7584 | $10.76 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.26 | 6.701% | $208.3444 | $208.34 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.72 | $1,265.9684 | $1,265.96 | $1,266.00 | $1,266.00 | |