| 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 | $145.85 | 9.738% | $160.0529 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.81 | 12.332% | $243.547 | $243.55 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.34 | 9.444% | $242.2433 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.40 | 9.852% | $174.0056 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.61 | 3.705% | $249.5246 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.69 | 8.153% | $64.5565 | $64.56 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.80 | 11.132% | $53.1211 | $53.12 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.50 | $1,187.0510 | $1,187.05 | $1,187.00 | $1,187.00 | |