| 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 | $161.37 | 4.129% | $168.033 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.98 | 8.864% | $273.2269 | $273.23 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.71 | 3.288% | $242.4273 | $242.43 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.91 | 11.152% | $18.7958 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.85 | 4.213% | $261.4183 | $261.42 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.27 | 13.182% | $88.5876 | $88.59 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.58 | 10.827% | $204.5645 | $204.56 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.67 | $1,257.0534 | $1,257.06 | $1,257.10 | $1,257.00 | |