| 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 | $165.50 | 12.204% | $185.6976 | $185.70 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.72 | 7.570% | $38.424 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.91 | 8.374% | $212.3155 | $212.32 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.79 | 8.298% | $212.0367 | $212.04 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.33 | 5.658% | $253.9279 | $253.93 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.35 | 3.453% | $130.7129 | $130.71 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.29 | 3.587% | $217.8331 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.89 | $1,250.9477 | $1,250.95 | $1,250.95 | $1,250.80 | |