| 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 | $163.62 | 7.196% | $175.3941 | $175.39 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.66 | 10.535% | $163.216 | $163.22 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.72 | 9.607% | $206.8503 | $206.85 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.88 | 8.756% | $75.9987 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.87 | 8.241% | $209.8468 | $209.85 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.89 | 6.551% | $239.6225 | $239.62 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.67 | 11.580% | $175.9282 | $175.93 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.31 | $1,246.8566 | $1,246.86 | $1,246.85 | $1,246.80 | |