| 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 | $159.42 | 13.773% | $181.3769 | $181.38 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.42 | 6.810% | $164.936 | $164.94 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.93 | 12.503% | $26.922 | $26.92 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.38 | 6.600% | $25.9891 | $25.99 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.58 | 9.648% | $233.0897 | $233.09 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.81 | 5.352% | $228.4137 | $228.41 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.89 | 5.314% | $219.9904 | $219.99 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.43 | $1,080.7178 | $1,080.72 | $1,080.75 | $1,080.70 | |