| 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 | $170.95 | 7.292% | $183.4157 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.83 | 12.720% | $132.818 | $132.82 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.57 | 11.780% | $144.8333 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.65 | 4.791% | $243.7963 | $243.80 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.79 | 7.375% | $114.6658 | $114.67 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.59 | 6.210% | $210.9224 | $210.92 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.75 | 12.305% | $253.5285 | $253.53 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.13 | $1,283.9800 | $1,283.99 | $1,283.95 | $1,283.90 | |