| 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 | $158.31 | 5.427% | $166.9015 | $166.90 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.81 | 7.299% | $230.489 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.34 | 11.755% | $251.8287 | $251.83 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.39 | 5.580% | $38.4206 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.96 | 12.864% | $209.8819 | $209.88 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.31 | 13.640% | $52.6267 | $52.63 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.25 | 10.218% | $237.2442 | $237.24 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.37 | $1,187.3926 | $1,187.39 | $1,187.45 | $1,187.30 | |