| 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 | $157.55 | 8.674% | $171.2159 | $171.22 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.31 | 10.320% | $226.498 | $226.50 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.94 | 5.771% | $83.4956 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.87 | 8.288% | $54.0032 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.62 | 12.536% | $83.9744 | $83.97 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.91 | 6.859% | $239.268 | $239.27 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.49 | 6.627% | $246.8308 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.69 | $1,105.2859 | $1,105.29 | $1,105.25 | $1,105.30 | |