| 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 | $170.51 | 5.201% | $179.3782 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.94 | 8.582% | $244.2444 | $244.24 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.79 | 11.709% | $242.1739 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.33 | 4.520% | $149.8085 | $149.81 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.83 | 12.194% | $270.1968 | $270.20 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.58 | 13.412% | $26.7425 | $26.74 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.32 | 12.374% | $150.9408 | $150.94 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.30 | $1,263.4851 | $1,263.48 | $1,263.50 | $1,263.40 | |