| 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 | $110.80 | 5.136% | $116.4907 | $116.49 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.43 | 6.237% | $178.935 | $178.94 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.57 | 10.361% | $201.4861 | $201.49 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.40 | 13.348% | $147.8058 | $147.81 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.34 | 8.262% | $171.4221 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.74 | 6.553% | $211.7634 | $211.76 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.63 | 3.161% | $218.3196 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.91 | $1,246.2227 | $1,246.23 | $1,246.20 | $1,246.20 | |