| 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 | $156.74 | 7.525% | $168.5347 | $168.53 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.99 | 7.575% | $134.458 | $134.46 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.71 | 7.716% | $215.1196 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.45 | 6.521% | $253.9993 | $254.00 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.83 | 4.444% | $26.9779 | $26.98 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.65 | 12.723% | $17.6411 | $17.64 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.88 | 10.372% | $219.5078 | $219.51 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.25 | $1,036.2384 | $1,036.24 | $1,036.25 | $1,036.20 | |