| 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 | $159.47 | 8.800% | $173.5034 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.81 | 4.544% | $150.3447 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.56 | 3.278% | $247.4128 | $247.41 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.34 | 10.575% | $275.7077 | $275.71 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.30 | 5.555% | $225.1488 | $225.15 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.25 | 5.724% | $5.5505 | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.72 | 7.251% | $53.3252 | $53.33 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.45 | $1,130.9931 | $1,130.99 | $1,131.00 | $1,130.90 | |