| 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 | $163.39 | 5.175% | $171.8454 | $171.85 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.46 | 5.587% | $176.816 | $176.82 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.53 | 3.639% | $235.8098 | $235.81 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.55 | 8.862% | $24.5484 | $24.55 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.51 | 4.599% | $233.7892 | $233.79 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.57 | 4.156% | $203.6979 | $203.70 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.88 | 6.591% | $203.4609 | $203.46 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.89 | $1,249.9676 | $1,249.98 | $1,249.95 | $1,249.90 | |