| 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 | $173.97 | 3.764% | $180.5182 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.83 | 11.691% | $279.0376 | $279.04 | $279.05 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.59 | 11.870% | $218.8065 | $218.81 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.42 | 9.798% | $177.2359 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.48 | 4.676% | $71.6821 | $71.68 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.95 | 11.336% | $112.3937 | $112.39 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.76 | 9.624% | $239.8135 | $239.81 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.00 | $1,279.4875 | $1,279.49 | $1,279.50 | $1,279.40 | |