| 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 | $245.87 | 12.322% | $276.1661 | $276.17 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.72 | 6.625% | $257.734 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.69 | 3.437% | $55.5353 | $55.54 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.89 | 8.459% | $134.3699 | $134.37 | $134.35 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.53 | 7.573% | $29.6148 | $29.61 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.86 | 7.157% | $229.166 | $229.17 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.25 | 10.692% | $190.667 | $190.67 | $190.65 | $190.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.81 | $1,173.2531 | $1,173.26 | $1,173.20 | $1,173.30 | |