| 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 | $155.72 | 12.642% | $175.4061 | $175.41 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.76 | 12.710% | $166.5403 | $166.54 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.65 | 5.644% | $185.5637 | $185.56 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.65 | 12.689% | $163.0046 | $163.00 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.67 | 3.529% | $150.8107 | $150.81 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.71 | 4.209% | $217.4946 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.62 | 4.865% | $193.6018 | $193.60 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.78 | $1,252.4218 | $1,252.41 | $1,252.40 | $1,252.40 | |