| 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 | $164.85 | 8.230% | $178.4172 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.63 | 3.636% | $170.6159 | $170.62 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.46 | 9.306% | $239.8829 | $239.88 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.53 | 4.652% | $124.044 | $124.04 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.53 | 4.541% | $189.7733 | $189.77 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.82 | 11.316% | $221.3185 | $221.32 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.36 | 4.662% | $167.836 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.18 | $1,291.8878 | $1,291.89 | $1,291.85 | $1,291.80 | |