| 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 | $141.93 | 9.560% | $155.4985 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.49 | 6.258% | $250.227 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.37 | 12.492% | $163.5296 | $163.53 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.59 | 7.165% | $216.0339 | $216.03 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.98 | 13.573% | $177.1512 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.42 | 8.388% | $104.5077 | $104.51 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.64 | 5.598% | $170.6886 | $170.69 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.42 | $1,237.6365 | $1,237.64 | $1,237.70 | $1,237.60 | |