| 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 | $171.88 | 5.135% | $180.706 | $180.71 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.40 | 6.593% | $262.6452 | $262.65 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.33 | 13.664% | $98.1261 | $98.13 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.90 | 7.493% | $228.8526 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.49 | 7.689% | $158.8305 | $158.83 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.51 | 4.426% | $195.8092 | $195.81 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.54 | 4.617% | $248.5072 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,290.05 | $1,373.4768 | $1,373.49 | $1,373.50 | $1,373.40 | |