| 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 | $209.57 | 13.658% | $238.1931 | $238.19 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.59 | 5.244% | $159.5394 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.94 | 5.178% | $146.1343 | $146.13 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.62 | 7.373% | $205.7481 | $205.75 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.30 | 3.331% | $6.5099 | $6.51 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.43 | 3.500% | $252.9851 | $252.99 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.42 | 12.182% | $160.8914 | $160.89 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.87 | $1,170.0013 | $1,170.00 | $1,170.05 | $1,169.90 | |