| 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 | $155.59 | 8.547% | $168.8883 | $168.89 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.88 | 12.498% | $165.2371 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.90 | 9.805% | $144.8328 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.62 | 8.472% | $182.9055 | $182.91 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.37 | 13.776% | $239.3506 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.74 | 7.454% | $116.8455 | $116.85 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.74 | 9.742% | $258.7058 | $258.71 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.84 | $1,276.7656 | $1,276.78 | $1,276.80 | $1,276.70 | |