| 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 | $248.33 | 4.494% | $259.49 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.74 | 12.692% | $251.0102 | $251.01 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.57 | 3.693% | $179.9799 | $179.98 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.49 | 3.467% | $98.8006 | $98.80 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.32 | 11.279% | $161.7106 | $161.71 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.66 | 7.639% | $52.3771 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.51 | 8.220% | $162.8819 | $162.88 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.62 | $1,166.2503 | $1,166.25 | $1,166.30 | $1,166.30 | |