| 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 | $155.98 | 5.448% | $164.4778 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.42 | 4.161% | $125.4307 | $125.43 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.83 | 13.586% | $157.6914 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.31 | 12.417% | $47.5636 | $47.56 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.48 | 13.647% | $206.2466 | $206.25 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.58 | 9.726% | $248.6172 | $248.62 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.92 | 6.272% | $247.5287 | $247.53 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.52 | $1,197.5560 | $1,197.56 | $1,197.60 | $1,197.50 | |