| 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 | $166.26 | 8.404% | $180.2325 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.80 | 6.714% | $231.356 | $231.36 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.64 | 12.637% | $244.0168 | $244.02 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.84 | 10.504% | $240.7219 | $240.72 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.80 | 5.499% | $140.1027 | $140.10 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.99 | 4.425% | $204.6626 | $204.66 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.66 | 9.792% | $274.1067 | $274.11 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,395.99 | $1,515.1992 | $1,515.20 | $1,515.15 | $1,515.20 | |