| 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 | $157.29 | 5.230% | $165.5163 | $165.52 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.36 | 9.678% | $124.331 | $124.33 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.84 | 12.559% | $251.9521 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.47 | 8.305% | $166.2157 | $166.22 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.78 | 9.406% | $134.3287 | $134.33 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.75 | 12.111% | $13.173 | $13.17 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.52 | 10.754% | $227.6216 | $227.62 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.01 | $1,083.1384 | $1,083.14 | $1,083.10 | $1,083.10 | |