| 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 | $171.69 | 4.540% | $179.4847 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.90 | 12.554% | $265.5149 | $265.51 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.34 | 13.766% | $227.9188 | $227.92 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.99 | 3.518% | $14.4822 | $14.48 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.97 | 5.250% | $228.3609 | $228.36 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.94 | 8.642% | $211.7867 | $211.79 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.79 | 4.776% | $32.2605 | $32.26 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.62 | $1,159.8087 | $1,159.80 | $1,159.80 | $1,159.90 | |