| 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 | $158.86 | 4.375% | $165.8101 | $165.81 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.99 | 12.440% | $172.022 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.72 | 10.547% | $8.5342 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.87 | 11.415% | $260.5663 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.97 | 3.810% | $225.2366 | $225.24 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.70 | 13.120% | $270.0174 | $270.02 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.73 | 7.148% | $224.7215 | $224.72 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,218.84 | $1,326.9081 | $1,326.91 | $1,326.85 | $1,326.80 | |