| 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 | $165.50 | 6.634% | $176.4793 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.26 | 10.853% | $164.3507 | $164.35 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.96 | 4.486% | $199.5265 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.54 | 7.520% | $51.115 | $51.12 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.48 | 4.872% | $250.0987 | $250.10 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.59 | 8.304% | $119.7734 | $119.77 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.60 | 7.307% | $253.8884 | $253.89 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.93 | $1,215.2320 | $1,215.24 | $1,215.25 | $1,215.30 | |