| 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 | $151.81 | 6.527% | $161.7186 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.42 | 3.142% | $184.026 | $184.03 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.69 | 9.648% | $171.8075 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.35 | 4.864% | $246.7974 | $246.80 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.25 | 3.869% | $240.1971 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.56 | 5.569% | $45.9859 | $45.99 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.99 | 3.761% | $178.4585 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.07 | $1,228.9910 | $1,229.01 | $1,229.00 | $1,229.00 | |