| 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 | $160.28 | 12.128% | $179.7188 | $179.72 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.90 | 7.416% | $149.2008 | $149.20 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.70 | 8.308% | $265.0297 | $265.03 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.48 | 7.523% | $165.0263 | $165.03 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.47 | 7.353% | $194.8135 | $194.81 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.80 | 3.723% | $86.9199 | $86.92 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.40 | 6.682% | $258.5972 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.03 | $1,299.3062 | $1,299.31 | $1,299.30 | $1,299.20 | |