| 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 | $165.42 | 5.325% | $174.2286 | $174.23 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.59 | 4.464% | $24.6431 | $24.64 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.73 | 3.104% | $240.985 | $240.99 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.49 | 4.695% | $253.8749 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.74 | 8.504% | $70.2455 | $70.25 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.70 | 7.726% | $164.4976 | $164.50 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.59 | 3.536% | $218.0365 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.26 | $1,146.5112 | $1,146.52 | $1,146.55 | $1,146.40 | |