| 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 | $156.36 | 5.315% | $164.6705 | $164.67 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.29 | 13.721% | $136.795 | $136.80 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.57 | 5.744% | $158.1613 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.28 | 13.723% | $200.4709 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.88 | 6.377% | $13.7014 | $13.70 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.81 | 9.175% | $262.9043 | $262.90 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.31 | 8.457% | $269.3096 | $269.31 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.50 | $1,206.0130 | $1,206.01 | $1,205.95 | $1,206.10 | |