| 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 | $72.96 | 12.182% | $81.848 | $81.85 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.71 | 4.798% | $160.037 | $160.04 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.61 | 4.859% | $191.483 | $191.48 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.96 | 4.651% | $125.5393 | $125.54 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.28 | 7.862% | $237.5984 | $237.60 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.25 | 12.360% | $230.6189 | $230.62 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.52 | 5.727% | $245.8364 | $245.84 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.29 | $1,272.9610 | $1,272.97 | $1,273.00 | $1,272.80 | |