| 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 | $161.69 | 6.732% | $172.575 | $172.58 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.92 | 12.637% | $213.9202 | $213.92 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.26 | 3.713% | $195.2501 | $195.25 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.40 | 10.684% | $250.5886 | $250.59 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.57 | 7.488% | $78.004 | $78.00 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.40 | 7.141% | $202.9251 | $202.93 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.79 | 5.374% | $33.4984 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.03 | $1,146.7614 | $1,146.77 | $1,146.80 | $1,146.80 | |