| 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 | $166.29 | 4.328% | $173.487 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.63 | 6.873% | $211.2131 | $211.21 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.43 | 12.795% | $177.5732 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.33 | 12.667% | $88.2521 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.30 | 11.469% | $149.7029 | $149.70 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.74 | 10.399% | $243.6948 | $243.69 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.74 | 12.600% | $257.5612 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.46 | $1,301.4843 | $1,301.47 | $1,301.45 | $1,301.60 | |