| 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 | $155.45 | 7.658% | $167.3544 | $167.35 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.29 | 12.619% | $162.498 | $162.50 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.65 | 6.741% | $201.3669 | $201.37 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.31 | 3.236% | $246.0217 | $246.02 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.32 | 6.120% | $116.0104 | $116.01 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.94 | 10.655% | $217.924 | $217.92 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.45 | 5.696% | $175.931 | $175.93 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.41 | $1,287.1064 | $1,287.10 | $1,287.05 | $1,287.10 | |