| 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 | $154.94 | 8.738% | $168.4787 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.64 | 5.288% | $229.1488 | $229.15 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.73 | 11.473% | $61.0092 | $61.01 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.36 | 7.689% | $46.694 | $46.69 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.71 | 8.470% | $271.9451 | $271.95 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.42 | 13.272% | $208.8962 | $208.90 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.44 | 6.556% | $245.5476 | $245.55 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.24 | $1,231.7196 | $1,231.73 | $1,231.75 | $1,231.60 | |