| 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 | $165.83 | 3.222% | $171.173 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.60 | 9.803% | $253.2057 | $253.21 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.42 | 8.148% | $19.9209 | $19.92 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.88 | 9.598% | $70.0112 | $70.01 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.29 | 10.339% | $234.2387 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.51 | 13.644% | $164.2269 | $164.23 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.74 | 6.576% | $206.4803 | $206.48 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.27 | $1,119.2567 | $1,119.26 | $1,119.25 | $1,119.20 | |