| 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 | $164.47 | 4.860% | $172.4632 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.46 | 6.423% | $164.381 | $164.38 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.38 | 4.456% | $200.9525 | $200.95 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.90 | 5.484% | $129.6398 | $129.64 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.39 | 10.128% | $246.0149 | $246.01 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.39 | 12.607% | $153.5847 | $153.58 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.28 | 6.847% | $96.4615 | $96.46 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.27 | $1,163.4976 | $1,163.48 | $1,163.50 | $1,163.60 | |