| 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 | $234.29 | 4.673% | $245.2384 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.88 | 6.201% | $61.4691 | $61.47 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.73 | 11.342% | $112.1548 | $112.15 | $112.15 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.62 | 10.452% | $142.0634 | $142.06 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.86 | 6.691% | $158.8202 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.29 | 10.261% | $195.4817 | $195.48 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.63 | 6.786% | $246.2806 | $246.28 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.30 | $1,161.5082 | $1,161.50 | $1,161.50 | $1,161.60 | |