| 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 | $161.66 | 8.482% | $175.372 | $175.37 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.56 | 11.450% | $199.0051 | $199.01 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.46 | 13.697% | $179.0273 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.71 | 8.488% | $152.6535 | $152.65 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.60 | 5.623% | $247.7916 | $247.79 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.96 | 12.592% | $121.5543 | $121.55 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.55 | 12.756% | $157.351 | $157.35 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.50 | $1,232.7548 | $1,232.75 | $1,232.75 | $1,232.90 | |