| 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 | $170.35 | 6.555% | $181.5164 | $181.52 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.88 | 4.262% | $212.5694 | $212.57 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.65 | 4.776% | $137.9376 | $137.94 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.26 | 9.586% | $239.1824 | $239.18 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.74 | 8.584% | $248.375 | $248.38 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.65 | 5.444% | $152.5247 | $152.52 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.34 | 12.352% | $75.6578 | $75.66 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.87 | $1,247.7633 | $1,247.77 | $1,247.75 | $1,247.80 | |