| 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 | $170.47 | 4.868% | $178.7685 | $178.77 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.38 | 8.238% | $255.853 | $255.85 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.45 | 6.583% | $202.9873 | $202.99 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.97 | 12.382% | $258.4449 | $258.44 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.82 | 12.185% | $123.2016 | $123.20 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.48 | 5.214% | $70.9984 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.40 | 11.736% | $163.5815 | $163.58 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.97 | $1,253.8352 | $1,253.83 | $1,253.85 | $1,253.90 | |