| 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 | $161.54 | 7.598% | $173.8138 | $173.81 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.86 | 10.867% | $228.2308 | $228.23 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.56 | 6.445% | $96.3966 | $96.40 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.82 | 3.769% | $243.6704 | $243.67 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.43 | 5.833% | $253.396 | $253.40 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.63 | 5.712% | $13.3514 | $13.35 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.92 | 11.520% | $270.9044 | $270.90 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.76 | $1,279.7634 | $1,279.76 | $1,279.75 | $1,279.80 | |