| 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 | $170.60 | 10.466% | $188.455 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.96 | 3.790% | $207.5385 | $207.54 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.27 | 6.330% | $263.9855 | $263.99 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.43 | 13.102% | $59.2994 | $59.30 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.96 | 4.394% | $178.472 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.69 | 4.536% | $136.6181 | $136.62 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.45 | 9.502% | $173.5059 | $173.51 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.36 | $1,207.8744 | $1,207.89 | $1,207.85 | $1,207.90 | |