| 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 | $167.57 | 3.124% | $172.8049 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.49 | 12.637% | $229.205 | $229.21 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.53 | 8.304% | $147.8675 | $147.87 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.92 | 3.815% | $196.1273 | $196.13 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.62 | 7.825% | $24.39 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.65 | 7.393% | $267.0327 | $267.03 | $267.05 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.54 | 7.715% | $247.249 | $247.25 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.32 | $1,284.6764 | $1,284.68 | $1,284.70 | $1,284.60 | |