| 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 | $165.88 | 5.397% | $174.8325 | $174.83 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.80 | 6.774% | $157.812 | $157.81 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.28 | 10.523% | $208.0927 | $208.09 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.56 | 10.600% | $143.2934 | $143.29 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.80 | 11.341% | $249.1812 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.78 | 4.738% | $232.2879 | $232.29 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.80 | 12.764% | $200.4944 | $200.49 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,254.90 | $1,365.9941 | $1,365.98 | $1,366.05 | $1,366.00 | |