| 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 | $246.78 | 13.486% | $280.0608 | $280.06 | $280.05 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.86 | 3.387% | $173.5454 | $173.55 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.63 | 12.825% | $173.333 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.30 | 3.715% | $167.2923 | $167.29 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.52 | 3.244% | $21.1857 | $21.19 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.41 | 3.102% | $210.7508 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.34 | 12.794% | $134.6084 | $134.61 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.84 | $1,160.7764 | $1,160.78 | $1,160.80 | $1,160.80 | |