| 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 | $150.92 | 11.640% | $168.4871 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.50 | 3.844% | $230.0145 | $230.01 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.64 | 8.345% | $161.044 | $161.04 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.32 | 5.656% | $93.3154 | $93.32 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.28 | 3.688% | $143.3798 | $143.38 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.93 | 4.687% | $189.4102 | $189.41 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.95 | 9.480% | $262.6973 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.54 | $1,248.3483 | $1,248.35 | $1,248.35 | $1,248.30 | |