| 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 | $166.30 | 5.460% | $175.38 | $175.38 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.66 | 7.250% | $139.0604 | $139.06 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.82 | 12.133% | $224.0642 | $224.06 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.78 | 4.689% | $225.8979 | $225.90 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.32 | 9.729% | $135.3178 | $135.32 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.76 | 7.588% | $48.1564 | $48.16 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.62 | 5.350% | $264.0282 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.26 | $1,211.9049 | $1,211.91 | $1,211.90 | $1,212.00 | |