| 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 | $163.66 | 5.221% | $172.2047 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.70 | 3.558% | $253.4064 | $253.41 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.40 | 8.540% | $214.258 | $214.26 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.87 | 12.559% | $194.5807 | $194.58 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.29 | 6.190% | $90.5695 | $90.57 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.58 | 11.245% | $215.3481 | $215.35 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.90 | 3.571% | $208.0741 | $208.07 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,258.40 | $1,348.4415 | $1,348.44 | $1,348.40 | $1,348.50 | |