| 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 | $237.50 | 3.171% | $245.0311 | $245.03 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.91 | 9.589% | $166.4766 | $166.48 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.69 | 12.748% | $27.8375 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.88 | 13.197% | $187.7712 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.36 | 10.421% | $195.8427 | $195.84 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.77 | 4.491% | $167.9902 | $167.99 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.59 | 3.487% | $156.8759 | $156.88 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.70 | $1,147.8252 | $1,147.83 | $1,147.90 | $1,147.80 | |