| 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 | $170.67 | 6.787% | $182.2534 | $182.25 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.37 | 3.702% | $247.1945 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.50 | 8.454% | $132.8562 | $132.86 | $132.85 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.49 | 9.318% | $189.6558 | $189.66 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.35 | 11.433% | $134.1096 | $134.11 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.40 | 13.124% | $150.9074 | $150.91 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.50 | 7.451% | $240.153 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.28 | $1,277.1299 | $1,277.13 | $1,277.10 | $1,277.30 | |