| 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 | $157.25 | 5.296% | $165.578 | $165.58 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.81 | 9.618% | $239.8551 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.72 | 12.334% | $228.8468 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.88 | 5.283% | $186.2246 | $186.22 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.69 | 3.128% | $85.2765 | $85.28 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.55 | 9.703% | $151.9935 | $151.99 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.45 | 10.823% | $144.5686 | $144.57 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.35 | $1,202.3431 | $1,202.35 | $1,202.35 | $1,202.40 | |