| 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 | $236.50 | 6.747% | $252.4567 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.59 | 12.845% | $168.8048 | $168.80 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.90 | 3.696% | $151.2925 | $151.29 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.79 | 4.798% | $137.0653 | $137.07 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.93 | 4.626% | $27.1295 | $27.13 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.93 | 3.391% | $167.421 | $167.42 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.44 | 12.474% | $179.3285 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.08 | $1,083.4983 | $1,083.50 | $1,083.50 | $1,083.50 | |