| 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 | $156.60 | 8.867% | $170.4857 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.30 | 3.679% | $244.9935 | $244.99 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.79 | 4.394% | $74.9445 | $74.94 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.53 | 5.769% | $119.0219 | $119.02 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.77 | 4.369% | $109.3474 | $109.35 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.78 | 10.266% | $243.4453 | $243.45 | $243.45 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.92 | 9.591% | $262.9307 | $262.93 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.69 | $1,225.1690 | $1,225.17 | $1,225.20 | $1,225.00 | |