| 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 | $171.29 | 4.674% | $179.2961 | $179.30 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.92 | 3.585% | $74.4983 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.85 | 13.714% | $272.743 | $272.74 | $272.75 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.33 | 9.602% | $16.802 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.30 | 11.639% | $245.9407 | $245.94 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.67 | 11.198% | $235.3728 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.84 | 7.282% | $214.3923 | $214.39 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.20 | $1,239.0452 | $1,239.04 | $1,239.05 | $1,239.00 | |