| 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 | $151.99 | 12.227% | $170.5738 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.62 | 7.360% | $246.52 | $246.52 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.94 | 5.554% | $155.101 | $155.10 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.70 | 13.687% | $182.695 | $182.70 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.94 | 4.429% | $165.9795 | $165.98 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.96 | 9.533% | $200.4016 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.63 | 10.541% | $121.1861 | $121.19 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.78 | $1,242.4570 | $1,242.46 | $1,242.45 | $1,242.50 | |