| 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 | $156.70 | 5.532% | $165.3686 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.53 | 8.545% | $212.238 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.63 | 8.701% | $250.6971 | $250.70 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.55 | 13.315% | $18.7536 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.78 | 4.103% | $21.6326 | $21.63 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.28 | 13.359% | $274.6462 | $274.65 | $274.65 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.27 | 8.411% | $74.0122 | $74.01 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.74 | $1,017.3483 | $1,017.35 | $1,017.35 | $1,017.30 | |