| 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 | $165.26 | 4.195% | $172.1927 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.96 | 9.231% | $208.5875 | $208.59 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.54 | 6.651% | $149.8873 | $149.89 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.35 | 9.516% | $259.9362 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.40 | 8.259% | $214.7859 | $214.79 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.73 | 8.812% | $212.9777 | $212.98 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.61 | 3.115% | $59.4046 | $59.40 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.85 | $1,277.7719 | $1,277.78 | $1,277.85 | $1,277.80 | |