| 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 | $165.45 | 7.839% | $178.4196 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.70 | 12.439% | $21.0261 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.31 | 11.164% | $256.0218 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.36 | 12.548% | $263.7675 | $263.77 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.50 | 3.246% | $232.8197 | $232.82 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.48 | 10.417% | $151.8013 | $151.80 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.91 | 7.826% | $204.7724 | $204.77 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.71 | $1,308.6284 | $1,308.63 | $1,308.55 | $1,308.60 | |