| 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 | $171.59 | 4.465% | $179.2515 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.60 | 7.276% | $76.8096 | $76.81 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.71 | 11.267% | $158.7891 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.51 | 10.702% | $256.2862 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.32 | 13.837% | $241.6987 | $241.70 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.31 | 11.834% | $262.0382 | $262.04 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.88 | 8.455% | $76.8729 | $76.87 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.92 | $1,251.7462 | $1,251.75 | $1,251.75 | $1,251.80 | |