| 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 | $164.50 | 3.379% | $170.0585 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.50 | 5.536% | $186.271 | $186.27 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.57 | 11.423% | $260.2507 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.76 | 12.379% | $278.4302 | $278.43 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.55 | 10.323% | $213.5302 | $213.53 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.43 | 9.271% | $122.8534 | $122.85 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.70 | 6.746% | $28.5012 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.01 | $1,259.8952 | $1,259.89 | $1,259.90 | $1,260.00 | |