| 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 | $171.98 | 4.234% | $179.2616 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.73 | 10.838% | $22.9767 | $22.98 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.53 | 8.280% | $231.2103 | $231.21 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.73 | 5.690% | $234.3464 | $234.35 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.38 | 6.588% | $166.6823 | $166.68 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.90 | 8.121% | $250.7326 | $250.73 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.67 | 6.850% | $173.8129 | $173.81 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.92 | $1,259.0228 | $1,259.02 | $1,259.05 | $1,259.00 | |