| 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 | $237.59 | 4.600% | $248.5191 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.59 | 3.269% | $166.8724 | $166.87 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.25 | 9.794% | $185.8263 | $185.83 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.30 | 5.143% | $134.8985 | $134.90 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.48 | 3.468% | $44.9879 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.82 | 12.543% | $123.5947 | $123.59 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.45 | 10.481% | $252.3938 | $252.39 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.48 | $1,157.0927 | $1,157.09 | $1,157.10 | $1,157.10 | |