| 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 | $147.96 | 9.779% | $162.429 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.94 | 11.337% | $184.7526 | $184.75 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.94 | 5.516% | $209.9135 | $209.91 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.85 | 4.868% | $260.964 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.68 | 8.482% | $248.0766 | $248.08 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.88 | 3.539% | $172.7859 | $172.79 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.83 | 6.270% | $48.7035 | $48.70 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.08 | $1,287.6251 | $1,287.62 | $1,287.65 | $1,287.70 | |