| 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 | $163.53 | 6.313% | $173.8536 | $173.85 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.84 | 11.378% | $247.081 | $247.08 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.84 | 6.774% | $219.7836 | $219.78 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.75 | 8.747% | $162.8486 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.58 | 13.496% | $128.9088 | $128.91 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.60 | 9.346% | $89.2263 | $89.23 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.85 | 9.599% | $158.7542 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.99 | $1,180.4561 | $1,180.45 | $1,180.50 | $1,180.50 | |