| 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 | $164.98 | 4.459% | $172.3365 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.47 | 8.701% | $233.131 | $233.13 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.75 | 8.408% | $156.9206 | $156.92 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.27 | 11.825% | $50.6232 | $50.62 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.81 | 12.706% | $227.452 | $227.45 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.86 | 5.698% | $69.6127 | $69.61 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.90 | 4.282% | $138.5908 | $138.59 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.04 | $1,048.6668 | $1,048.66 | $1,048.65 | $1,048.60 | |