| 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 | $159.75 | 4.371% | $166.7327 | $166.73 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.53 | 13.491% | $106.1481 | $106.15 | $106.15 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.75 | 7.220% | $213.0998 | $213.10 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.49 | 13.538% | $280.9952 | $281.00 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.93 | 7.249% | $33.1721 | $33.17 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.97 | 5.634% | $226.0251 | $226.03 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.28 | 9.759% | $252.753 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.70 | $1,278.9260 | $1,278.93 | $1,278.95 | $1,278.90 | |