| 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 | $157.31 | 5.725% | $166.316 | $166.32 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.51 | 4.859% | $198.7183 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.95 | 8.657% | $160.758 | $160.76 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.74 | 12.669% | $200.2579 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.39 | 7.788% | $134.0775 | $134.08 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.51 | 9.800% | $238.826 | $238.83 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.53 | 12.578% | $71.5208 | $71.52 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.94 | $1,170.4745 | $1,170.49 | $1,170.45 | $1,170.50 | |