| 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 | $170.26 | 5.373% | $179.4081 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.42 | 9.744% | $53.138 | $53.14 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.83 | 3.766% | $154.4349 | $154.43 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.51 | 10.522% | $231.5546 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.94 | 10.382% | $227.3207 | $227.32 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.60 | 13.165% | $254.1686 | $254.17 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.87 | 3.242% | $95.8808 | $95.88 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.43 | $1,195.9057 | $1,195.90 | $1,195.90 | $1,195.90 | |