| 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 | $233.95 | 5.204% | $246.1248 | $246.12 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.96 | 7.718% | $173.3829 | $173.38 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.34 | 4.669% | $164.6862 | $164.69 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.28 | 8.700% | $54.6544 | $54.65 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.31 | 10.602% | $253.6214 | $253.62 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.58 | 6.428% | $151.745 | $151.75 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.81 | 6.320% | $173.0996 | $173.10 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.23 | $1,217.3143 | $1,217.31 | $1,217.30 | $1,217.30 | |