| 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 | $142.38 | 8.298% | $154.1947 | $154.19 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.34 | 7.730% | $266.4594 | $266.46 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.25 | 11.830% | $176.971 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.65 | 10.538% | $153.2609 | $153.26 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.25 | 3.443% | $51.9801 | $51.98 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.34 | 9.625% | $151.6552 | $151.66 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.97 | 6.298% | $262.5242 | $262.52 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.18 | $1,217.0455 | $1,217.04 | $1,217.00 | $1,217.20 | |