| 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 | $173.27 | 5.193% | $182.2679 | $182.27 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.83 | 4.704% | $16.5746 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.37 | 9.111% | $226.2635 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.54 | 5.256% | $206.8701 | $206.87 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.74 | 8.341% | $256.4865 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.78 | 3.188% | $100.8972 | $100.90 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.85 | 12.475% | $259.6485 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.38 | $1,249.0083 | $1,249.01 | $1,248.95 | $1,249.10 | |