| 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 | $171.59 | 4.115% | $178.6509 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.31 | 6.346% | $190.689 | $190.69 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.74 | 3.372% | $155.823 | $155.82 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.28 | 5.330% | $187.7823 | $187.78 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.54 | 8.135% | $159.5424 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.66 | 13.501% | $247.0463 | $247.05 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.25 | 4.591% | $198.9844 | $198.98 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.37 | $1,318.5183 | $1,318.51 | $1,318.55 | $1,318.50 | |