| 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 | $247.85 | 8.189% | $268.1464 | $268.15 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.39 | 9.841% | $157.501 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.39 | 4.667% | $185.6688 | $185.67 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.64 | 12.432% | $174.9892 | $174.99 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.66 | 12.350% | $204.095 | $204.10 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.26 | 6.354% | $178.9512 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.37 | 3.530% | $150.5016 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.56 | $1,319.8532 | $1,319.86 | $1,319.85 | $1,319.90 | |