| 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 | $160.30 | 7.507% | $172.3337 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.62 | 3.590% | $148.776 | $148.78 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.69 | 11.561% | $246.204 | $246.20 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.51 | 11.121% | $276.1468 | $276.15 | $276.15 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.53 | 4.405% | $199.9669 | $199.97 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.46 | 11.288% | $66.1718 | $66.17 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.70 | 13.155% | $204.4711 | $204.47 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.81 | $1,314.0703 | $1,314.07 | $1,314.05 | $1,314.10 | |