| 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 | $173.69 | 3.300% | $179.4218 | $179.42 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.98 | 6.309% | $12.7358 | $12.74 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.59 | 10.456% | $263.537 | $263.54 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.29 | 10.856% | $256.3988 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.81 | 4.330% | $258.5402 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.61 | 5.837% | $124.4749 | $124.47 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.59 | 6.680% | $235.3254 | $235.33 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,241.56 | $1,330.4339 | $1,330.44 | $1,330.45 | $1,330.30 | |