| 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 | $149.39 | 11.230% | $166.1665 | $166.17 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.31 | 12.391% | $230.75 | $230.75 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.83 | 8.457% | $257.9433 | $257.94 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.78 | 13.676% | $49.7674 | $49.77 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.35 | 11.689% | $37.2483 | $37.25 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.44 | 12.581% | $247.0477 | $247.05 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.79 | 8.209% | $269.2132 | $269.21 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.89 | $1,258.1364 | $1,258.14 | $1,258.10 | $1,258.10 | |