| 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 | $150.98 | 9.558% | $165.4107 | $165.41 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.96 | 12.600% | $79.901 | $79.90 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.73 | 10.236% | $101.1195 | $101.12 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.58 | 10.517% | $149.8389 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.76 | 7.370% | $179.0502 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.97 | 13.659% | $280.7036 | $280.70 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.35 | 5.401% | $173.2265 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.33 | $1,129.2504 | $1,129.25 | $1,129.25 | $1,129.20 | |