| 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 | $166.93 | 4.104% | $173.7808 | $173.78 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.29 | 7.206% | $234.02 | $234.02 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.86 | 12.395% | $193.162 | $193.16 | $193.15 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.88 | 9.294% | $238.1298 | $238.13 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.66 | 4.358% | $27.8218 | $27.82 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.64 | 3.766% | $209.2338 | $209.23 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.51 | 4.426% | $159.2601 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.77 | $1,235.4083 | $1,235.40 | $1,235.40 | $1,235.40 | |