| 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 | $153.45 | 12.640% | $172.8461 | $172.85 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.49 | 4.373% | $114.278 | $114.28 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.98 | 10.645% | $244.5033 | $244.50 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.68 | 3.438% | $171.3761 | $171.38 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.65 | 8.626% | $224.4756 | $224.48 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.67 | 13.568% | $283.5452 | $283.55 | $283.55 | $283.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.52 | 3.466% | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.44 | $1,220.8743 | $1,220.89 | $1,220.95 | $1,220.90 | |