| 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 | $162.79 | 6.762% | $173.7979 | $173.80 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.39 | 4.141% | $172.2388 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.83 | 9.268% | $135.3066 | $135.31 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.35 | 10.147% | $156.7943 | $156.79 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.52 | 12.138% | $209.1598 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.45 | 9.381% | $161.2823 | $161.28 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.62 | 9.626% | $252.8195 | $252.82 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.95 | $1,261.3992 | $1,261.40 | $1,261.40 | $1,261.40 | |