| 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 | $169.39 | 6.416% | $180.2581 | $180.26 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.28 | 11.425% | $58.253 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.98 | 4.565% | $48.079 | $48.08 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.90 | 5.675% | $136.2151 | $136.22 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.62 | 11.837% | $237.7878 | $237.79 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.72 | 12.758% | $7.5773 | $7.58 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.34 | 4.355% | $118.276 | $118.28 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.23 | $786.4463 | $786.46 | $786.50 | $786.60 | |