| 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 | $162.58 | 5.669% | $171.7967 | $171.80 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.82 | 13.384% | $268.516 | $268.52 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.74 | 4.805% | $256.4998 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.93 | 6.193% | $174.0822 | $174.08 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.46 | 3.351% | $120.3626 | $120.36 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.87 | 11.777% | $235.7042 | $235.70 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.81 | 10.417% | $72.6654 | $72.67 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.21 | $1,299.6269 | $1,299.63 | $1,299.60 | $1,299.70 | |