| 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 | $165.47 | 4.195% | $172.4115 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.83 | 10.238% | $259.9743 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.73 | 7.430% | $257.5419 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.25 | 5.771% | $47.8614 | $47.86 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.28 | 5.600% | $194.5997 | $194.60 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.66 | 8.131% | $103.4381 | $103.44 | $103.45 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.63 | 12.256% | $244.3027 | $244.30 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.85 | $1,280.1296 | $1,280.12 | $1,280.10 | $1,280.10 | |