| 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 | $154.33 | 3.206% | $159.2778 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.34 | 3.692% | $170.4074 | $170.41 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.77 | 3.837% | $180.4376 | $180.44 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.84 | 6.301% | $83.8077 | $83.81 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.77 | 10.356% | $265.7041 | $265.70 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.75 | 12.226% | $95.1115 | $95.11 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.98 | 12.344% | $263.9859 | $263.99 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.78 | $1,218.7320 | $1,218.74 | $1,218.75 | $1,218.70 | |