| 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 | $165.26 | 6.643% | $176.2382 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.40 | 7.265% | $218.177 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.75 | 12.600% | $121.3265 | $121.33 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.30 | 7.318% | $268.617 | $268.62 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.88 | 11.413% | $194.8391 | $194.84 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.28 | 3.245% | $193.3572 | $193.36 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.50 | 13.119% | $129.5213 | $129.52 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.37 | $1,302.0763 | $1,302.09 | $1,302.10 | $1,302.00 | |