| 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 | $166.97 | 5.718% | $176.5173 | $176.52 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.42 | 4.393% | $145.5447 | $145.54 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.72 | 3.693% | $112.735 | $112.74 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.99 | 6.304% | $259.3711 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.66 | 8.479% | $235.0306 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.34 | 9.759% | $56.3503 | $56.35 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.29 | 12.389% | $229.5995 | $229.60 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.39 | $1,215.1485 | $1,215.15 | $1,215.15 | $1,215.10 | |