| 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 | $246.87 | 12.478% | $277.6744 | $277.67 | $277.65 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.86 | 4.652% | $129.622 | $129.62 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.27 | 13.581% | $255.8639 | $255.86 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.33 | 7.377% | $180.7477 | $180.75 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.87 | 13.168% | $160.5514 | $160.55 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.67 | 13.305% | $174.1158 | $174.12 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.71 | 9.714% | $194.9727 | $194.97 | $194.95 | $195.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,237.58 | $1,373.5479 | $1,373.54 | $1,373.45 | $1,373.60 | |