| 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 | $155.77 | 4.132% | $162.2064 | $162.21 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.92 | 6.514% | $157.5555 | $157.56 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.30 | 5.783% | $168.5123 | $168.51 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.68 | 12.706% | $170.9525 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.89 | 10.196% | $250.0237 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.27 | 10.749% | $197.4322 | $197.43 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.80 | 9.604% | $140.0739 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.63 | $1,246.7565 | $1,246.75 | $1,246.70 | $1,246.80 | |