| 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 | $167.66 | 3.474% | $173.4845 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.27 | 7.854% | $251.591 | $251.59 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.76 | 12.230% | $244.392 | $244.39 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.28 | 8.333% | $81.5531 | $81.55 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.80 | 4.668% | $39.5645 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.40 | 5.143% | $103.4607 | $103.46 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.71 | 9.469% | $221.9046 | $221.90 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.88 | $1,115.9504 | $1,115.93 | $1,115.95 | $1,116.10 | |