| 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 | $165.31 | 5.550% | $174.4847 | $174.48 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.84 | 11.344% | $220.283 | $220.28 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.82 | 8.390% | $121.2017 | $121.20 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.27 | 3.811% | $145.6157 | $145.62 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.80 | 11.386% | $20.9406 | $20.94 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.49 | 7.695% | $100.6841 | $100.68 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.66 | 4.516% | $236.896 | $236.90 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.19 | $1,020.1058 | $1,020.10 | $1,020.15 | $1,020.10 | |