| 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 | $166.46 | 12.824% | $187.8068 | $187.81 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.90 | 5.605% | $38.9682 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.93 | 3.110% | $152.5306 | $152.53 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.48 | 10.190% | $214.2975 | $214.30 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.50 | 9.763% | $125.6786 | $125.68 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.98 | 9.490% | $272.6082 | $272.61 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.58 | 13.585% | $250.5458 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.83 | $1,242.4357 | $1,242.45 | $1,242.45 | $1,242.40 | |