| 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 | $230.79 | 7.573% | $248.2677 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.50 | 3.468% | $170.2049 | $170.20 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.60 | 8.253% | $127.3055 | $127.31 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.67 | 4.855% | $110.8003 | $110.80 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.98 | 11.343% | $114.661 | $114.66 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.50 | 12.252% | $173.4293 | $173.43 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.52 | 12.816% | $228.475 | $228.48 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.56 | $1,173.1437 | $1,173.15 | $1,173.15 | $1,173.20 | |