| 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 | $162.52 | 10.315% | $179.2839 | $179.28 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.28 | 7.759% | $165.173 | $165.17 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.81 | 8.787% | $144.48 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.97 | 13.135% | $164.0118 | $164.01 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.75 | 10.414% | $233.8016 | $233.80 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.37 | 13.423% | $20.8358 | $20.84 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.62 | 8.176% | $270.0289 | $270.03 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.32 | $1,177.6150 | $1,177.61 | $1,177.65 | $1,177.60 | |