| 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 | $170.40 | 8.284% | $184.5159 | $184.52 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.45 | 12.169% | $24.0603 | $24.06 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.76 | 11.743% | $180.7555 | $180.76 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.71 | 3.436% | $164.1633 | $164.16 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.82 | 12.581% | $260.9853 | $260.99 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.61 | 4.265% | $252.9573 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.42 | 9.762% | $211.204 | $211.20 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.17 | $1,278.6416 | $1,278.65 | $1,278.60 | $1,278.80 | |