| 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 | $152.71 | 5.470% | $161.0632 | $161.06 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.78 | 10.872% | $48.5398 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.99 | 10.108% | $198.1834 | $198.18 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.46 | 7.146% | $236.2141 | $236.21 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.90 | 5.699% | $262.0278 | $262.03 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.92 | 13.836% | $237.8262 | $237.83 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.95 | 5.122% | $101.9158 | $101.92 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.71 | $1,245.7703 | $1,245.77 | $1,245.80 | $1,245.70 | |