| 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 | $167.56 | 9.501% | $183.4799 | $183.48 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.26 | 3.203% | $209.7704 | $209.77 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.99 | 9.456% | $50.3388 | $50.34 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.54 | 12.804% | $200.2722 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.53 | 8.239% | $142.3668 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.37 | 4.536% | $228.2753 | $228.28 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.46 | 13.571% | $228.8001 | $228.80 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.71 | $1,243.3035 | $1,243.31 | $1,243.30 | $1,243.40 | |