| 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 | $172.84 | 4.372% | $180.3966 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.73 | 7.740% | $220.5761 | $220.58 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.79 | 12.382% | $229.0233 | $229.02 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.30 | 5.200% | $260.1596 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.94 | 13.337% | $218.6724 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.98 | 9.426% | $38.2772 | $38.28 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.62 | 4.749% | $212.2424 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.20 | $1,359.3476 | $1,359.35 | $1,359.35 | $1,359.40 | |