| 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 | $172.28 | 8.269% | $186.5258 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.29 | 13.321% | $174.843 | $174.84 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.90 | 4.492% | $227.6881 | $227.69 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.39 | 9.354% | $158.9898 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.78 | 4.609% | $53.1205 | $53.12 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.49 | 3.360% | $235.1337 | $235.13 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.37 | 8.640% | $175.3124 | $175.31 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.50 | $1,211.6133 | $1,211.61 | $1,211.65 | $1,211.50 | |