| 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 | $161.51 | 6.703% | $172.336 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.67 | 5.261% | $249.1212 | $249.12 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.71 | 13.640% | $207.6316 | $207.63 | $207.65 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.62 | 11.356% | $234.538 | $234.54 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.73 | 12.470% | $253.8785 | $253.88 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.42 | 8.763% | $175.5652 | $175.57 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.81 | 11.838% | $250.3046 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,402.47 | $1,543.3751 | $1,543.38 | $1,543.40 | $1,543.30 | |