| 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 | $166.93 | 5.443% | $176.016 | $176.02 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.91 | 5.621% | $42.1533 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.95 | 4.199% | $127.0707 | $127.07 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.28 | 9.485% | $98.8431 | $98.84 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.88 | 12.838% | $281.9596 | $281.96 | $281.95 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.41 | 3.405% | $256.8684 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.63 | 4.211% | $252.8471 | $252.85 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.99 | $1,235.7582 | $1,235.76 | $1,235.70 | $1,235.80 | |