| 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 | $166.75 | 3.424% | $172.4595 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.42 | 9.293% | $157.841 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.35 | 6.120% | $137.2662 | $137.27 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.45 | 12.704% | $276.632 | $276.63 | $276.65 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.48 | 8.177% | $162.7847 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.85 | 11.115% | $245.3975 | $245.40 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.58 | 6.560% | $181.77 | $181.77 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,227.88 | $1,334.1509 | $1,334.15 | $1,334.15 | $1,334.20 | |