| 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 | $144.88 | 12.389% | $162.8292 | $162.83 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.57 | 13.400% | $17.6564 | $17.66 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.90 | 9.731% | $180.9464 | $180.95 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.53 | 3.580% | $250.1768 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.50 | 13.714% | $204.1166 | $204.12 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.79 | 13.448% | $255.0198 | $255.02 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.69 | 11.754% | $140.4636 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.86 | $1,211.2088 | $1,211.22 | $1,211.20 | $1,211.20 | |