| 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 | $169.29 | 3.492% | $175.2016 | $175.20 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.31 | 3.180% | $232.4749 | $232.47 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.26 | 10.392% | $256.3965 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.93 | 5.249% | $235.6841 | $235.68 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.79 | 10.327% | $54.9318 | $54.93 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.72 | 5.434% | $161.0188 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.53 | 11.690% | $110.0482 | $110.05 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.83 | $1,225.7559 | $1,225.75 | $1,225.75 | $1,225.70 | |