| 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 | $159.81 | 7.811% | $172.2928 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.64 | 5.102% | $223.4889 | $223.49 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.34 | 7.776% | $129.6976 | $129.70 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.66 | 8.454% | $192.6794 | $192.68 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.40 | 12.584% | $240.2543 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.94 | 10.631% | $245.5344 | $245.53 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.68 | 10.461% | $19.5295 | $19.53 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.47 | $1,223.4769 | $1,223.47 | $1,223.55 | $1,223.50 | |