| 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 | $158.64 | 5.569% | $167.4747 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.59 | 6.284% | $141.9848 | $141.98 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.85 | 12.584% | $212.6149 | $212.61 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.67 | 5.117% | $144.7146 | $144.71 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.60 | 12.672% | $222.6399 | $222.64 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.58 | 12.120% | $232.7387 | $232.74 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.91 | 7.543% | $120.3514 | $120.35 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.84 | $1,242.5190 | $1,242.50 | $1,242.50 | $1,242.50 | |