| 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 | $161.35 | 5.664% | $170.4889 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.60 | 13.613% | $248.358 | $248.36 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.63 | 9.857% | $181.9561 | $181.96 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.47 | 13.348% | $184.1565 | $184.16 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.66 | 10.290% | $256.6007 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.45 | 10.325% | $257.5537 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.70 | 9.167% | $247.4816 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,400.86 | $1,546.5955 | $1,546.60 | $1,546.60 | $1,546.80 | |