| 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 | $163.49 | 3.250% | $168.8034 | $168.80 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.76 | 12.322% | $278.289 | $278.29 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.30 | 10.647% | $178.4736 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.30 | 8.822% | $268.0286 | $268.03 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.86 | 3.462% | $29.8591 | $29.86 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.42 | 7.395% | $32.6696 | $32.67 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.46 | 6.658% | $80.4841 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.59 | $1,036.6074 | $1,036.60 | $1,036.60 | $1,036.70 | |