| 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 | $139.87 | 7.741% | $150.6973 | $150.70 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.80 | 6.360% | $67.8577 | $67.86 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.91 | 12.427% | $167.415 | $167.42 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.72 | 9.833% | $249.0134 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.49 | 6.857% | $252.7061 | $252.71 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.45 | 6.524% | $185.8311 | $185.83 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.59 | 3.322% | $169.0245 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.83 | $1,242.5451 | $1,242.55 | $1,242.50 | $1,242.50 | |