| 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 | $170.38 | 3.851% | $176.9413 | $176.94 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.27 | 13.862% | $20.8026 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.54 | 12.162% | $239.5107 | $239.51 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.56 | 9.528% | $253.623 | $253.62 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.97 | 7.148% | $61.0422 | $61.04 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.68 | 8.270% | $262.7496 | $262.75 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.25 | 6.231% | $224.413 | $224.41 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.65 | $1,239.0824 | $1,239.07 | $1,239.05 | $1,238.90 | |