| 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 | $163.41 | 5.200% | $171.9073 | $171.91 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.31 | 8.225% | $249.253 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.70 | 4.599% | $44.6638 | $44.66 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.29 | 8.108% | $5.7189 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.48 | 12.602% | $41.0772 | $41.08 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.43 | 13.648% | $131.1839 | $131.18 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.98 | 7.324% | $162.0378 | $162.04 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.60 | $805.8419 | $805.84 | $805.85 | $805.90 | |