| 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 | $161.52 | 7.652% | $173.8795 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.96 | 5.704% | $219.822 | $219.82 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.40 | 13.214% | $181.5953 | $181.60 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.79 | 9.860% | $184.3341 | $184.33 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.31 | 11.270% | $234.0119 | $234.01 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.87 | 7.228% | $54.5469 | $54.55 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.42 | 6.291% | $164.1346 | $164.13 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.27 | $1,212.3243 | $1,212.32 | $1,212.35 | $1,212.20 | |