| 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 | $165.47 | 4.218% | $172.4495 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.76 | 9.641% | $197.0907 | $197.09 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.79 | 4.419% | $210.7071 | $210.71 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.30 | 13.615% | $253.7023 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.93 | 3.834% | $165.0234 | $165.02 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.35 | 3.627% | $244.9224 | $244.92 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.67 | 6.416% | $251.8547 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,402.27 | $1,495.7501 | $1,495.74 | $1,495.70 | $1,495.70 | |