| 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 | $152.99 | 6.869% | $163.4989 | $163.50 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.95 | 5.455% | $247.7665 | $247.77 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.45 | 8.354% | $202.026 | $202.03 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.81 | 10.706% | $190.204 | $190.20 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.77 | 6.666% | $197.0868 | $197.09 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.94 | 13.233% | $150.532 | $150.53 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.99 | 8.761% | $55.4572 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.90 | $1,206.5714 | $1,206.58 | $1,206.60 | $1,206.60 | |