| 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 | $159.88 | 3.537% | $165.535 | $165.54 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.89 | 5.444% | $129.5801 | $129.58 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.30 | 12.104% | $113.5614 | $113.56 | $113.55 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.56 | 11.681% | $264.1926 | $264.19 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.40 | 7.786% | $242.9496 | $242.95 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.91 | 4.611% | $201.8051 | $201.81 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.55 | 11.316% | $192.0758 | $192.08 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.49 | $1,309.6996 | $1,309.71 | $1,309.75 | $1,309.70 | |