| 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 | $156.61 | 10.728% | $173.4111 | $173.41 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.68 | 12.201% | $20.9591 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.79 | 11.242% | $223.3628 | $223.36 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.85 | 9.669% | $185.1761 | $185.18 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.75 | 5.824% | $148.9473 | $148.95 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.53 | 11.775% | $142.5467 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.25 | 13.384% | $282.6096 | $282.61 | $282.60 | $282.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.46 | $1,177.0127 | $1,177.02 | $1,177.00 | $1,177.00 | |