| 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 | $162.79 | 10.461% | $179.8195 | $179.82 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.54 | 7.461% | $263.8597 | $263.86 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.94 | 10.863% | $261.5702 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.33 | 12.737% | $130.0196 | $130.02 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.53 | 3.210% | $151.2336 | $151.23 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.28 | 8.440% | $118.5032 | $118.50 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.64 | 7.752% | $175.2479 | $175.25 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.05 | $1,280.2537 | $1,280.25 | $1,280.20 | $1,280.20 | |