| 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 | $165.69 | 4.219% | $172.6805 | $172.68 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.88 | 12.635% | $257.799 | $257.80 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.88 | 13.293% | $64.4411 | $64.44 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.35 | 3.156% | $124.1482 | $124.15 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.76 | 3.362% | $37.9959 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.47 | 8.865% | $131.1497 | $131.15 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.65 | 11.659% | $178.2636 | $178.26 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.68 | $966.4780 | $966.48 | $966.50 | $966.40 | |