| 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 | $158.81 | 6.283% | $168.788 | $168.79 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.49 | 12.737% | $95.2515 | $95.25 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.58 | 5.356% | $218.698 | $218.70 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.62 | 12.505% | $217.8322 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.95 | 11.351% | $250.4841 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.93 | 13.673% | $210.2155 | $210.22 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.58 | 7.731% | $128.8247 | $128.82 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.96 | $1,290.0940 | $1,290.09 | $1,290.10 | $1,290.10 | |