| 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 | $152.57 | 8.686% | $165.8222 | $165.82 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.27 | 7.685% | $256.581 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.58 | 3.140% | $184.1874 | $184.19 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.45 | 7.225% | $185.9818 | $185.98 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.59 | 5.507% | $136.7265 | $136.73 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.90 | 5.489% | $259.3975 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.51 | 5.596% | $93.463 | $93.46 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.87 | $1,282.1594 | $1,282.16 | $1,282.20 | $1,282.20 | |