| 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 | $171.96 | 3.676% | $178.2812 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.98 | 7.777% | $232.7768 | $232.78 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.87 | 12.641% | $89.9664 | $89.97 | $89.95 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.52 | 4.788% | $253.084 | $253.08 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.62 | 3.236% | $9.9313 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.47 | 3.152% | $227.4192 | $227.42 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.39 | 4.320% | $227.8244 | $227.82 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.81 | $1,219.2833 | $1,219.28 | $1,219.30 | $1,219.30 | |