| 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 | $163.70 | 5.324% | $172.4154 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.58 | 8.490% | $123.2229 | $123.22 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.96 | 5.520% | $231.0466 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.73 | 6.498% | $261.6975 | $261.70 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.49 | 9.542% | $156.0864 | $156.09 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.73 | 4.835% | $50.0377 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.89 | 10.851% | $224.9056 | $224.91 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.08 | $1,219.4121 | $1,219.43 | $1,219.40 | $1,219.30 | |