| 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 | $160.40 | 9.596% | $175.792 | $175.79 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.42 | 7.459% | $204.6234 | $204.62 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.68 | 12.383% | $273.8549 | $273.85 | $273.85 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.40 | 10.441% | $96.5254 | $96.53 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.83 | 11.644% | $251.0092 | $251.01 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.88 | 5.640% | $139.318 | $139.32 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.41 | 7.193% | $144.0781 | $144.08 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.02 | $1,285.2010 | $1,285.20 | $1,285.20 | $1,285.20 | |