| 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 | $159.83 | 12.519% | $179.8391 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.58 | 9.630% | $205.644 | $205.64 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.50 | 6.489% | $142.1628 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.28 | 9.268% | $49.4766 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.65 | 12.559% | $231.4776 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.97 | 7.254% | $223.0561 | $223.06 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.71 | 3.481% | $120.7727 | $120.77 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.52 | $1,152.4289 | $1,152.43 | $1,152.45 | $1,152.50 | |