| 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 | $151.37 | 11.369% | $168.5793 | $168.58 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.70 | 3.375% | $31.7361 | $31.74 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.43 | 4.194% | $258.8492 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.46 | 13.837% | $276.0092 | $276.01 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.47 | 9.766% | $233.2198 | $233.22 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.50 | 4.154% | $185.9149 | $185.91 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.62 | 9.623% | $45.6251 | $45.63 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.55 | $1,199.9336 | $1,199.94 | $1,199.95 | $1,199.80 | |