| 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 | $164.73 | 7.465% | $177.0271 | $177.03 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.60 | 7.304% | $12.4473 | $12.45 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.67 | 8.273% | $175.045 | $175.05 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.54 | 3.192% | $211.0689 | $211.07 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.86 | 7.517% | $208.4325 | $208.43 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.47 | 13.472% | $208.1871 | $208.19 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.50 | 4.534% | $249.3136 | $249.31 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.37 | $1,241.5215 | $1,241.53 | $1,241.55 | $1,241.40 | |