| 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 | $165.28 | 7.219% | $177.2116 | $177.21 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.28 | 10.253% | $248.378 | $248.38 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.38 | 5.351% | $179.497 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.55 | 7.180% | $231.0265 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.59 | 8.670% | $120.1782 | $120.18 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.96 | 4.574% | $120.2183 | $120.22 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.79 | 13.561% | $151.9333 | $151.93 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.83 | $1,228.4429 | $1,228.45 | $1,228.50 | $1,228.40 | |