| 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 | $167.42 | 5.389% | $176.4423 | $176.44 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.82 | 6.358% | $198.698 | $198.70 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.98 | 8.132% | $181.6401 | $181.64 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.46 | 6.195% | $226.6838 | $226.68 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.68 | 12.840% | $221.9337 | $221.93 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.97 | 5.600% | $145.6963 | $145.70 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.59 | 8.177% | $184.5391 | $184.54 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.92 | $1,335.6333 | $1,335.63 | $1,335.70 | $1,335.50 | |