| 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 | $170.56 | 9.429% | $186.6421 | $186.64 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.56 | 12.764% | $202.479 | $202.48 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.48 | 7.296% | $85.2789 | $85.28 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.79 | 9.336% | $247.9631 | $247.96 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.93 | 4.772% | $230.4251 | $230.43 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.85 | 5.776% | $28.4009 | $28.40 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.61 | 5.613% | $166.4566 | $166.46 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.78 | $1,147.6457 | $1,147.65 | $1,147.70 | $1,147.70 | |