| 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 | $157.90 | 8.428% | $171.2078 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.87 | 6.243% | $184.7247 | $184.72 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.73 | 5.142% | $177.4061 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.42 | 10.203% | $176.7877 | $176.79 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.42 | 9.267% | $246.3097 | $246.31 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.36 | 7.302% | $110.9073 | $110.91 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.68 | 8.864% | $209.7592 | $209.76 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.38 | $1,277.1025 | $1,277.11 | $1,277.05 | $1,277.10 | |