| 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 | $159.95 | 4.542% | $167.2149 | $167.21 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.85 | 3.775% | $236.4513 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.50 | 6.835% | $251.5964 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.84 | 13.176% | $257.8602 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.41 | 11.663% | $228.2503 | $228.25 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.56 | 3.124% | $196.5131 | $196.51 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.74 | 5.747% | $216.5064 | $216.51 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,450.85 | $1,554.3926 | $1,554.39 | $1,554.35 | $1,554.50 | |