| 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 | $172.25 | 5.481% | $181.691 | $181.69 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.80 | 9.715% | $177.5189 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.77 | 8.650% | $245.2991 | $245.30 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.76 | 8.110% | $138.1213 | $138.12 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.36 | 8.151% | $121.5185 | $121.52 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.47 | 12.264% | $62.2728 | $62.27 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.79 | 4.662% | $199.6846 | $199.68 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.20 | $1,126.1062 | $1,126.10 | $1,126.05 | $1,126.10 | |