| 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 | $227.93 | 13.535% | $258.7803 | $258.78 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.57 | 4.321% | $178.9835 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.54 | 7.813% | $201.1144 | $201.11 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.43 | 3.720% | $83.422 | $83.42 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.87 | 9.590% | $261.7776 | $261.78 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.65 | 4.184% | $206.9615 | $206.96 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.75 | 6.240% | $80.4768 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.74 | $1,271.5161 | $1,271.51 | $1,271.55 | $1,271.60 | |