| 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 | $168.83 | 5.609% | $178.2997 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.69 | 3.508% | $162.1867 | $162.19 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.97 | 4.585% | $161.0295 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.58 | 6.487% | $258.3162 | $258.32 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.51 | 9.370% | $237.8907 | $237.89 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.53 | 8.420% | $218.4988 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.89 | 12.519% | $166.4043 | $166.40 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,289.00 | $1,382.6259 | $1,382.63 | $1,382.65 | $1,382.60 | |