| 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 | $172.39 | 3.425% | $178.2944 | $178.29 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.83 | 5.430% | $85.2191 | $85.22 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.67 | 11.643% | $170.4454 | $170.45 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.34 | 10.285% | $240.7963 | $240.80 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.37 | 3.262% | $216.1996 | $216.20 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.56 | 13.711% | $159.8322 | $159.83 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.39 | 11.381% | $259.9521 | $259.95 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.55 | $1,310.7391 | $1,310.74 | $1,310.75 | $1,310.70 | |