| 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 | $161.88 | 6.540% | $172.467 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.66 | 5.658% | $216.2397 | $216.24 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.85 | 3.530% | $107.5159 | $107.52 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.99 | 6.356% | $18.0699 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.45 | 3.416% | $252.8004 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.34 | 4.198% | $226.4639 | $226.46 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.45 | 5.574% | $36.3702 | $36.37 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.62 | $1,029.9270 | $1,029.93 | $1,029.85 | $1,030.00 | |