| 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 | $166.78 | 3.563% | $172.7224 | $172.72 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.78 | 8.794% | $30.223 | $30.22 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.31 | 11.583% | $279.3034 | $279.30 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.87 | 8.459% | $263.4144 | $263.41 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.45 | 5.580% | $200.0213 | $200.02 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.65 | 5.673% | $202.5223 | $202.52 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.98 | 11.239% | $236.9168 | $236.92 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,281.82 | $1,385.1236 | $1,385.11 | $1,385.00 | $1,385.00 | |