| 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 | $155.25 | 8.510% | $168.4618 | $168.46 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.58 | 6.514% | $183.8219 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.77 | 5.355% | $232.5922 | $232.59 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.53 | 12.175% | $172.2223 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.98 | 8.616% | $159.6438 | $159.64 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.42 | 3.143% | $102.5448 | $102.54 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.74 | 9.204% | $234.5047 | $234.50 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.27 | $1,253.7915 | $1,253.77 | $1,253.75 | $1,253.70 | |