| 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 | $160.95 | 6.141% | $170.8339 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.87 | 11.796% | $8.7983 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.37 | 13.601% | $184.4539 | $184.45 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.46 | 9.756% | $266.1144 | $266.11 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.78 | 3.571% | $193.4499 | $193.45 | $193.45 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.27 | 3.187% | $252.0549 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.45 | 10.528% | $272.3963 | $272.40 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,251.15 | $1,348.1016 | $1,348.09 | $1,348.10 | $1,348.10 | |