| 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 | $155.40 | 3.425% | $160.7225 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.47 | 8.740% | $204.9423 | $204.94 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.27 | 13.448% | $165.9404 | $165.94 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.47 | 3.223% | $216.2212 | $216.22 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.25 | 8.338% | $236.4477 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.34 | 12.298% | $191.2884 | $191.29 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.31 | 4.248% | $99.3588 | $99.36 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.51 | $1,274.9213 | $1,274.92 | $1,274.90 | $1,274.80 | |