| 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 | $149.49 | 7.188% | $160.2353 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.80 | 8.418% | $137.474 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.27 | 12.649% | $102.8147 | $102.81 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.79 | 6.312% | $177.3178 | $177.32 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.30 | 12.372% | $116.0803 | $116.08 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.45 | 4.215% | $218.2783 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.28 | 10.330% | $266.2042 | $266.20 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.38 | $1,178.4046 | $1,178.40 | $1,178.40 | $1,178.40 | |