| 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 | $244.74 | 5.492% | $258.1811 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.36 | 12.264% | $23.9796 | $23.98 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.89 | 10.468% | $231.8613 | $231.86 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.38 | 8.765% | $172.262 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.56 | 6.707% | $17.6707 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.98 | 10.372% | $160.0173 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.71 | 7.113% | $197.8484 | $197.85 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.62 | $1,061.8204 | $1,061.82 | $1,061.80 | $1,061.90 | |