| 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 | $159.40 | 12.168% | $178.7958 | $178.80 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.27 | 12.777% | $173.9811 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.76 | 7.611% | $204.2026 | $204.20 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.60 | 5.201% | $199.4611 | $199.46 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.56 | 12.719% | $249.7402 | $249.74 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.56 | 5.145% | $193.0042 | $193.00 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.66 | 5.599% | $85.1762 | $85.18 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.81 | $1,284.3612 | $1,284.36 | $1,284.40 | $1,284.40 | |