| 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 | $38.28 | 9.168% | $41.7895 | $41.79 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.26 | 6.645% | $177.308 | $177.31 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.45 | 8.475% | $148.0141 | $148.01 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.92 | 9.691% | $260.9768 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.35 | 5.236% | $182.4266 | $182.43 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.72 | 13.759% | $279.5286 | $279.53 | $279.55 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.66 | 11.446% | $112.1815 | $112.18 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.64 | $1,202.2251 | $1,202.23 | $1,202.30 | $1,202.20 | |