| 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 | $159.48 | 5.800% | $168.7298 | $168.73 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.58 | 3.152% | $126.4437 | $126.44 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.84 | 8.780% | $247.8444 | $247.84 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.85 | 4.210% | $195.7585 | $195.76 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.77 | 12.717% | $208.2672 | $208.27 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.94 | 8.416% | $150.6332 | $150.63 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.86 | 12.467% | $245.0206 | $245.02 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.32 | $1,342.6974 | $1,342.69 | $1,342.70 | $1,342.60 | |