| 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 | $247.71 | 7.127% | $265.3643 | $265.36 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.85 | 5.492% | $176.0134 | $176.01 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.63 | 3.538% | $158.03 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.65 | 5.604% | $48.2082 | $48.21 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.78 | 3.228% | $57.5806 | $57.58 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.99 | 12.578% | $236.4025 | $236.40 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.79 | 6.255% | $231.4128 | $231.41 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.40 | $1,173.0118 | $1,173.00 | $1,173.00 | $1,173.00 | |