| 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 | $238.94 | 7.637% | $257.1878 | $257.19 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.51 | 12.250% | $264.36 | $264.36 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.48 | 8.165% | $45.9485 | $45.95 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.82 | 6.138% | $175.998 | $176.00 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.67 | 8.300% | $18.0536 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.84 | 4.158% | $161.2782 | $161.28 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.66 | 12.734% | $168.7177 | $168.72 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.92 | $1,091.5438 | $1,091.55 | $1,091.55 | $1,091.60 | |