| 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 | $172.36 | 9.170% | $188.1654 | $188.17 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.33 | 11.771% | $269.737 | $269.74 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.67 | 4.342% | $131.1266 | $131.13 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.71 | 9.683% | $41.3615 | $41.36 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.85 | 8.867% | $256.7628 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.81 | 7.417% | $181.3306 | $181.33 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.32 | 4.827% | $256.1133 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,226.05 | $1,324.5972 | $1,324.60 | $1,324.60 | $1,324.60 | |