| 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 | $152.87 | 6.211% | $162.3648 | $162.36 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.33 | 10.445% | $210.21 | $210.21 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.82 | 12.206% | $184.9379 | $184.94 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.35 | 9.326% | $80.1906 | $80.19 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.84 | 12.835% | $260.4683 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.44 | 6.701% | $201.0674 | $201.07 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.37 | 12.581% | $243.5915 | $243.59 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.02 | $1,342.8305 | $1,342.83 | $1,342.80 | $1,342.90 | |