| 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 | $159.26 | 5.111% | $167.3998 | $167.40 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.67 | 6.217% | $265.192 | $265.19 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.96 | 9.545% | $225.6189 | $225.62 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.43 | 9.583% | $121.0125 | $121.01 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.69 | 10.433% | $271.3228 | $271.32 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.39 | 5.115% | $42.4559 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.28 | 13.299% | $101.1533 | $101.15 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.68 | $1,194.1552 | $1,194.15 | $1,194.10 | $1,194.20 | |