| 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 | $169.76 | 4.435% | $177.2889 | $177.29 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.57 | 5.828% | $156.1704 | $156.17 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.78 | 13.191% | $277.0689 | $277.07 | $277.05 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.37 | 12.765% | $16.2043 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.85 | 10.302% | $206.0993 | $206.10 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.62 | 8.228% | $244.184 | $244.18 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.98 | 11.705% | $98.2781 | $98.28 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.93 | $1,175.2939 | $1,175.29 | $1,175.30 | $1,175.40 | |