| 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 | $166.57 | 3.766% | $172.843 | $172.84 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.70 | 5.554% | $256.1796 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.38 | 8.325% | $121.7356 | $121.74 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.68 | 10.830% | $251.2294 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.90 | 8.428% | $237.3489 | $237.35 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.92 | 7.389% | $28.9091 | $28.91 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.54 | 11.554% | $95.4233 | $95.42 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.69 | $1,163.6689 | $1,163.67 | $1,163.70 | $1,163.50 | |