| 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 | $159.63 | 12.299% | $179.2629 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.37 | 12.266% | $23.9912 | $23.99 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.25 | 5.238% | $104.4487 | $104.45 | $104.45 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.76 | 5.871% | $250.6602 | $250.66 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.36 | 8.273% | $215.8531 | $215.85 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.79 | 13.613% | $229.2597 | $229.26 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.81 | 7.272% | $267.9762 | $267.98 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.97 | $1,271.4520 | $1,271.45 | $1,271.45 | $1,271.60 | |