| 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 | $160.99 | 9.700% | $176.606 | $176.61 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.85 | 4.267% | $218.8043 | $218.80 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.98 | 8.214% | $138.4923 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.99 | 11.272% | $42.2722 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.29 | 13.172% | $252.7018 | $252.70 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.53 | 11.511% | $158.9366 | $158.94 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.37 | 6.650% | $54.7861 | $54.79 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.00 | $1,042.5993 | $1,042.60 | $1,042.60 | $1,042.60 | |