| 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 | $158.53 | 8.775% | $172.441 | $172.44 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.95 | 8.581% | $238.8239 | $238.82 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.58 | 3.607% | $103.1719 | $103.17 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.91 | 9.273% | $244.6732 | $244.67 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.75 | 13.476% | $277.7325 | $277.73 | $277.75 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.40 | 3.551% | $173.3444 | $173.34 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.49 | 9.336% | $69.4174 | $69.42 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.61 | $1,279.6043 | $1,279.59 | $1,279.55 | $1,279.50 | |