| 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 | $171.38 | 5.426% | $180.6791 | $180.68 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.80 | 10.347% | $156.472 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.74 | 4.521% | $71.8477 | $71.85 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.39 | 13.557% | $178.7274 | $178.73 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.35 | 6.471% | $261.2266 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.66 | 13.305% | $153.7096 | $153.71 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.48 | 8.356% | $224.817 | $224.82 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.80 | $1,227.4794 | $1,227.49 | $1,227.50 | $1,227.40 | |