| 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 | $162.46 | 9.413% | $177.7524 | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.40 | 6.457% | $222.921 | $222.92 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.29 | 11.833% | $200.5054 | $200.51 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.29 | 11.749% | $153.4202 | $153.42 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.59 | 12.817% | $252.2475 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.72 | 13.631% | $88.314 | $88.31 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.43 | 3.770% | $121.8571 | $121.86 | $121.85 | $121.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.18 | $1,217.0176 | $1,217.02 | $1,216.95 | $1,217.00 | |