| 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 | $163.82 | 5.274% | $172.4599 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.47 | 8.870% | $255.2675 | $255.27 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.32 | 4.389% | $114.1181 | $114.12 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.41 | 5.329% | $249.0083 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.94 | 8.615% | $183.4942 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.96 | 10.476% | $272.8315 | $272.83 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.76 | 12.829% | $6.499 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.68 | $1,253.6785 | $1,253.68 | $1,253.65 | $1,253.70 | |