| 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 | $170.53 | 5.782% | $180.39 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.76 | 10.854% | $252.4811 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.59 | 7.519% | $198.4693 | $198.47 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.61 | 3.262% | $235.0346 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.91 | 12.160% | $156.9231 | $156.92 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.63 | 9.174% | $162.2653 | $162.27 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.66 | 11.807% | $237.7688 | $237.77 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,311.69 | $1,423.3322 | $1,423.33 | $1,423.30 | $1,423.40 | |