| 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 | $245.38 | 13.618% | $278.7958 | $278.80 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.64 | 4.226% | $72.583 | $72.58 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.96 | 3.305% | $109.462 | $109.46 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.25 | 5.770% | $159.9771 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.29 | 5.680% | $231.7457 | $231.75 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.72 | 6.825% | $157.8019 | $157.80 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.95 | 12.484% | $169.7946 | $169.79 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.19 | $1,180.1601 | $1,180.16 | $1,180.20 | $1,180.20 | |