| 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 | $155.68 | 11.169% | $173.0679 | $173.07 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.25 | 9.518% | $84.6027 | $84.60 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.74 | 3.230% | $247.4836 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.56 | 13.339% | $234.113 | $234.11 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.65 | 8.633% | $270.116 | $270.12 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.39 | 9.116% | $18.9753 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.73 | 7.868% | $247.8052 | $247.81 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.00 | $1,276.1637 | $1,276.17 | $1,276.15 | $1,276.20 | |