| 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 | $172.50 | 6.451% | $183.628 | $183.63 | $183.65 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.87 | 7.511% | $209.5067 | $209.51 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.96 | 3.669% | $187.5994 | $187.60 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.43 | 12.820% | $215.9713 | $215.97 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.29 | 5.268% | $51.8866 | $51.89 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.88 | 6.107% | $97.4911 | $97.49 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.31 | 11.733% | $262.9189 | $262.92 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.24 | $1,209.0020 | $1,209.01 | $1,209.00 | $1,209.00 | |