| 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 | $150.90 | 12.781% | $170.1865 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.26 | 11.545% | $257.959 | $257.96 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.75 | 9.754% | $60.0903 | $60.09 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.66 | 12.474% | $176.2018 | $176.20 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.96 | 9.244% | $160.545 | $160.55 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.65 | 4.312% | $251.0268 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.80 | 12.146% | $172.4805 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.98 | $1,248.4899 | $1,248.50 | $1,248.55 | $1,248.50 | |