| 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 | $159.84 | 6.830% | $170.7571 | $170.76 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.32 | 8.473% | $197.768 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.30 | 7.851% | $184.7488 | $184.75 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.58 | 8.633% | $77.7595 | $77.76 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.30 | 3.424% | $158.549 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.42 | 12.283% | $250.8627 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.98 | 10.672% | $198.0807 | $198.08 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.74 | $1,238.5258 | $1,238.53 | $1,238.50 | $1,238.60 | |