| 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 | $179.84 | 13.671% | $204.4259 | $204.43 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.33 | 13.319% | $19.6382 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.56 | 10.762% | $245.4043 | $245.40 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.41 | 13.385% | $188.684 | $188.68 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.83 | 9.673% | $269.6091 | $269.61 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.66 | 8.282% | $73.2636 | $73.26 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.35 | 10.657% | $277.0298 | $277.03 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.98 | $1,278.0549 | $1,278.05 | $1,278.10 | $1,278.00 | |