| 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 | $165.73 | 7.292% | $177.815 | $177.82 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.83 | 4.298% | $145.8399 | $145.84 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.33 | 9.518% | $169.0191 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.30 | 13.143% | $84.0652 | $84.07 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.38 | 9.709% | $49.7859 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.94 | 9.826% | $129.5288 | $129.53 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.80 | 11.722% | $256.7372 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.31 | $1,012.7911 | $1,012.81 | $1,012.80 | $1,012.70 | |