| 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 | $159.95 | 4.716% | $167.4932 | $167.49 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.42 | 9.375% | $237.8031 | $237.80 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.78 | 8.444% | $49.6457 | $49.65 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.35 | 12.174% | $211.2797 | $211.28 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.93 | 11.499% | $260.8296 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.46 | 5.841% | $171.9493 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.92 | 13.852% | $250.3833 | $250.38 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,227.81 | $1,349.3839 | $1,349.38 | $1,349.45 | $1,349.30 | |