| 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 | 5.826% | $175.5442 | $175.54 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.92 | 6.347% | $264.719 | $264.72 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.64 | 4.276% | $98.6868 | $98.69 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.80 | 12.278% | $194.0164 | $194.02 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.81 | 6.788% | $148.2324 | $148.23 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.86 | 12.147% | $196.1002 | $196.10 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.92 | 8.588% | $263.782 | $263.78 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,238.83 | $1,341.0810 | $1,341.08 | $1,341.10 | $1,341.00 | |