| 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 | $163.42 | 13.506% | $185.4915 | $185.49 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.99 | 3.508% | $172.848 | $172.85 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.72 | 5.866% | $144.74 | $144.74 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.88 | 3.774% | $169.0271 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.89 | 8.274% | $225.0908 | $225.09 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.40 | 5.126% | $215.9288 | $215.93 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.41 | 11.415% | $165.351 | $165.35 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.71 | $1,278.4772 | $1,278.48 | $1,278.55 | $1,278.40 | |