| 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 | $161.43 | 4.215% | $168.2343 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.25 | 11.727% | $147.759 | $147.76 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.78 | 8.443% | $88.6847 | $88.68 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.68 | 7.447% | $165.1245 | $165.12 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.96 | 13.594% | $282.8036 | $282.80 | $282.80 | $282.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.25 | 12.105% | $200.9482 | $200.95 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.47 | 12.575% | $276.3379 | $276.34 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.82 | $1,329.8922 | $1,329.88 | $1,329.90 | $1,329.80 | |