| 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 | $168.66 | 5.409% | $177.7828 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.50 | 6.149% | $150.2008 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.30 | 12.855% | $51.1233 | $51.12 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.47 | 13.827% | $279.4111 | $279.41 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.39 | 12.635% | $31.9771 | $31.98 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.66 | 10.781% | $63.8763 | $63.88 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.91 | 3.729% | $237.4461 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.89 | $991.8175 | $991.82 | $991.85 | $991.80 | |