| 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 | $152.94 | 13.399% | $173.4324 | $173.43 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.57 | 9.414% | $261.029 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.34 | 6.779% | $196.8364 | $196.84 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.37 | 4.754% | $150.1858 | $150.19 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.73 | 8.368% | $28.9668 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.44 | 4.331% | $255.0267 | $255.03 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.40 | 3.128% | $231.4192 | $231.42 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.79 | $1,296.8963 | $1,296.91 | $1,296.95 | $1,296.80 | |