| 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 | $165.43 | 5.525% | $174.57 | $174.57 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.57 | 5.398% | $158.6978 | $158.70 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.69 | 7.538% | $257.7578 | $257.76 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.56 | 13.679% | $225.721 | $225.72 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.79 | 8.346% | $157.9576 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.34 | 4.380% | $19.1433 | $19.14 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.96 | 13.236% | $233.2209 | $233.22 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.34 | $1,227.0684 | $1,227.07 | $1,227.00 | $1,227.10 | |