| 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 | $166.71 | 7.287% | $178.8582 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.27 | 12.421% | $268.9897 | $268.99 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.69 | 3.373% | $79.2768 | $79.28 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.48 | 13.404% | $284.0543 | $284.05 | $284.05 | $284.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.48 | 12.178% | $259.6696 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.70 | 4.764% | $78.2587 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.63 | 10.336% | $81.2404 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.96 | $1,230.3477 | $1,230.35 | $1,230.35 | $1,230.50 | |