| 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 | $154.70 | 12.200% | $173.5734 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.87 | 11.491% | $77.8988 | $77.90 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.41 | 12.293% | $38.64 | $38.64 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.40 | 5.434% | $243.9743 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.46 | 9.106% | $267.8116 | $267.81 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.31 | 13.664% | $220.8605 | $220.86 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.29 | 11.839% | $268.7379 | $268.74 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.44 | $1,291.4965 | $1,291.49 | $1,291.45 | $1,291.50 | |