| 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 | $227.43 | 7.538% | $244.5737 | $244.57 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.43 | 13.166% | $79.7028 | $79.70 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.90 | 7.167% | $161.715 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.85 | 6.229% | $176.1808 | $176.18 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.98 | 4.212% | $167.7605 | $167.76 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.41 | 3.295% | $242.1338 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.48 | 12.428% | $187.1701 | $187.17 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.48 | $1,259.2367 | $1,259.23 | $1,259.20 | $1,259.30 | |