| 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 | $145.52 | 12.515% | $163.7318 | $163.73 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.96 | 11.744% | $84.8807 | $84.88 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.26 | 12.604% | $235.6351 | $235.64 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.44 | 12.675% | $201.0573 | $201.06 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.83 | 12.503% | $162.9381 | $162.94 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.75 | 9.317% | $59.8511 | $59.85 | $59.85 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.74 | 4.338% | $249.0965 | $249.10 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.50 | $1,157.1906 | $1,157.20 | $1,157.25 | $1,157.20 | |