| 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 | $169.70 | 5.301% | $178.6958 | $178.70 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.70 | 8.825% | $258.677 | $258.68 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.63 | 13.654% | $203.0201 | $203.02 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.35 | 4.244% | $153.6035 | $153.60 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.61 | 12.582% | $281.0159 | $281.02 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.61 | 3.831% | $49.4339 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.66 | 3.596% | $202.6959 | $202.70 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,226.26 | $1,327.1421 | $1,327.15 | $1,327.15 | $1,327.10 | |