| 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 | $153.84 | 11.436% | $171.4331 | $171.43 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.27 | 5.254% | $218.16 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.47 | 11.103% | $191.6193 | $191.62 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.32 | 13.364% | $230.4917 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.54 | 7.144% | $52.0077 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.29 | 7.821% | $249.3792 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.70 | 6.619% | $50.8573 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.43 | $1,163.9483 | $1,163.95 | $1,163.95 | $1,164.00 | |