| 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 | $165.85 | 5.148% | $174.388 | $174.39 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.97 | 9.695% | $217.1632 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.80 | 9.713% | $210.4295 | $210.43 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.87 | 10.509% | $179.986 | $179.99 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.37 | 12.837% | $188.8553 | $188.86 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.95 | 7.305% | $22.4804 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.46 | 3.668% | $61.641 | $61.64 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.27 | $1,054.9434 | $1,054.95 | $1,055.00 | $1,055.00 | |