| 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 | $165.31 | 4.345% | $172.4927 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.60 | 13.631% | $76.8146 | $76.81 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.89 | 4.654% | $163.1451 | $163.15 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.82 | 7.249% | $225.0299 | $225.03 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.39 | 11.482% | $174.3467 | $174.35 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.60 | 4.820% | $192.4495 | $192.45 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.57 | 4.591% | $256.8441 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.18 | $1,261.1226 | $1,261.12 | $1,261.15 | $1,260.90 | |