| 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 | $203.36 | 8.700% | $221.0523 | $221.05 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.98 | 5.360% | $167.5013 | $167.50 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.36 | 6.675% | $167.8638 | $167.86 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.45 | 6.196% | $58.8857 | $58.89 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.85 | 11.609% | $275.5068 | $275.51 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.33 | 6.760% | $19.5691 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.70 | 3.441% | $248.9825 | $248.98 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.03 | $1,159.3615 | $1,159.36 | $1,159.35 | $1,159.50 | |