| 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 | $169.51 | 5.819% | $179.3738 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.88 | 12.288% | $105.416 | $105.42 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.45 | 13.470% | $224.0465 | $224.05 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.99 | 5.214% | $260.9202 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.35 | 10.437% | $233.4086 | $233.41 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.44 | 6.465% | $10.0503 | $10.05 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.62 | 6.727% | $260.0083 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.24 | $1,273.2237 | $1,273.23 | $1,273.15 | $1,273.20 | |