| 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 | $163.55 | 4.248% | $170.4976 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.65 | 10.718% | $270.8716 | $270.87 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.78 | 10.221% | $223.5061 | $223.51 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.44 | 6.174% | $246.7908 | $246.79 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.48 | 3.736% | $15.021 | $15.02 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.78 | 8.204% | $177.2165 | $177.22 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.39 | 10.169% | $145.8527 | $145.85 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.07 | $1,249.7563 | $1,249.76 | $1,249.70 | $1,249.80 | |