| 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 | $171.74 | 4.556% | $179.5645 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.46 | 13.351% | $217.0218 | $217.02 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.63 | 10.778% | $138.0626 | $138.06 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.83 | 6.588% | $192.7431 | $192.74 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.59 | 8.481% | $223.0261 | $223.03 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.98 | 13.689% | $228.4922 | $228.49 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.84 | 8.384% | $74.6115 | $74.61 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.07 | $1,253.5218 | $1,253.51 | $1,253.50 | $1,253.50 | |