| 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 | $154.72 | 13.375% | $175.4138 | $175.41 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.31 | 13.507% | $147.911 | $147.91 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.37 | 8.109% | $217.6991 | $217.70 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.78 | 5.694% | $257.6608 | $257.66 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.39 | 5.322% | $126.7972 | $126.80 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.64 | 10.412% | $163.0123 | $163.01 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.37 | 11.698% | $103.1754 | $103.18 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.58 | $1,191.6696 | $1,191.67 | $1,191.65 | $1,191.70 | |