| 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 | $172.55 | 5.195% | $181.514 | $181.51 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.36 | 8.381% | $230.1579 | $230.16 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.56 | 7.784% | $159.0461 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.45 | 8.814% | $85.3646 | $85.36 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.81 | 7.541% | $123.4678 | $123.47 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.77 | 12.545% | $189.9422 | $189.94 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.69 | 3.849% | $161.6825 | $161.68 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.19 | $1,131.1751 | $1,131.17 | $1,131.15 | $1,131.20 | |