| 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 | $166.33 | 3.680% | $172.4509 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.69 | 8.776% | $157.388 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.65 | 11.485% | $121.1285 | $121.13 | $121.15 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.48 | 10.339% | $143.9703 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.93 | 6.367% | $98.8469 | $98.85 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.91 | 10.637% | $200.1534 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.33 | 6.345% | $246.0079 | $246.01 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.32 | $1,139.9459 | $1,139.95 | $1,139.95 | $1,140.00 | |