| 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 | $78.71 | 3.159% | $81.1964 | $81.20 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.57 | 8.280% | $120.808 | $120.81 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.50 | 8.191% | $183.3837 | $183.38 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.75 | 11.751% | $220.9876 | $220.99 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.28 | 13.718% | $244.8121 | $244.81 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.26 | 3.161% | $258.1707 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.79 | 4.148% | $150.7959 | $150.80 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.86 | $1,260.1544 | $1,260.16 | $1,260.15 | $1,260.20 | |