| 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 | $172.69 | 3.757% | $179.178 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.42 | 8.657% | $87.382 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.59 | 12.180% | $208.1949 | $208.19 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.86 | 5.714% | $81.2518 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.28 | 4.584% | $243.9736 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.49 | 7.799% | $258.1678 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.55 | 7.874% | $165.6405 | $165.64 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.88 | $1,223.7886 | $1,223.78 | $1,223.80 | $1,223.90 | |