| 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 | $209.56 | 12.348% | $235.4365 | $235.44 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.55 | 6.749% | $168.183 | $168.18 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.90 | 7.714% | $181.9289 | $181.93 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.42 | 13.849% | $181.4981 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.52 | 3.544% | $212.8036 | $212.80 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.66 | 9.386% | $51.0395 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.54 | 6.541% | $236.0309 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.15 | $1,266.9205 | $1,266.92 | $1,267.00 | $1,266.80 | |