| 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 | $171.33 | 3.671% | $177.6195 | $177.62 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.49 | 5.736% | $200.3591 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.34 | 6.576% | $204.9883 | $204.99 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.97 | 10.660% | $35.378 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.46 | 13.243% | $240.5961 | $240.60 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.59 | 7.774% | $135.3534 | $135.35 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.66 | 8.736% | $254.0725 | $254.07 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.84 | $1,248.3669 | $1,248.37 | $1,248.35 | $1,248.50 | |