| 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 | $160.43 | 10.827% | $177.7998 | $177.80 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.76 | 5.313% | $208.267 | $208.27 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.81 | 3.309% | $214.6864 | $214.69 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.50 | 12.720% | $219.2404 | $219.24 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.56 | 3.439% | $46.0924 | $46.09 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.45 | 6.661% | $36.7447 | $36.74 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.27 | 6.685% | $148.5802 | $148.58 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.78 | $1,051.4109 | $1,051.41 | $1,051.45 | $1,051.40 | |