| 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 | $161.92 | 6.523% | $172.482 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.94 | 11.360% | $228.2212 | $228.22 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.77 | 7.807% | $184.102 | $184.10 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.51 | 12.588% | $237.009 | $237.01 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.25 | 5.727% | $187.4011 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.78 | 11.440% | $115.6524 | $115.65 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.39 | 12.687% | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.56 | $1,146.7177 | $1,146.71 | $1,146.70 | $1,146.80 | |