| 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 | $154.65 | 5.200% | $162.6918 | $162.69 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.65 | 13.403% | $76.7171 | $76.72 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.38 | 10.460% | $273.2559 | $273.26 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.47 | 11.768% | $115.6463 | $115.65 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.62 | 5.414% | $212.5357 | $212.54 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.81 | 6.730% | $206.8534 | $206.85 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.62 | 7.283% | $156.2255 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.20 | $1,203.9257 | $1,203.94 | $1,203.95 | $1,203.90 | |