| 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 | $166.64 | 5.188% | $175.2853 | $175.29 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.55 | 7.289% | $87.4942 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.53 | 12.419% | $159.1066 | $159.11 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.31 | 13.857% | $254.2541 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.62 | 6.463% | $237.0079 | $237.01 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.56 | 10.467% | $171.8425 | $171.84 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.53 | 6.337% | $153.6889 | $153.69 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.74 | $1,238.6795 | $1,238.68 | $1,238.70 | $1,238.70 | |