| 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 | $162.99 | 7.151% | $174.6454 | $174.65 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.79 | 6.425% | $231.783 | $231.78 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.82 | 4.784% | $27.0552 | $27.06 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.67 | 3.375% | $53.4139 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.34 | 3.199% | $223.2607 | $223.26 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.79 | 4.412% | $181.4576 | $181.46 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.70 | 10.774% | $276.6027 | $276.60 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.10 | $1,168.2185 | $1,168.22 | $1,168.20 | $1,168.30 | |