| 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 | $171.62 | 7.500% | $184.4915 | $184.49 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.96 | 8.396% | $72.582 | $72.58 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.84 | 7.712% | $170.0126 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.75 | 5.370% | $171.4897 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.34 | 9.871% | $160.7852 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.40 | 10.500% | $240.227 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.26 | 10.683% | $246.004 | $246.00 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.17 | $1,245.5920 | $1,245.59 | $1,245.65 | $1,245.60 | |