| 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 | $167.99 | 6.857% | $179.5091 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.50 | 6.310% | $247.1708 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.33 | 13.289% | $21.8988 | $21.90 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.69 | 13.826% | $244.373 | $244.37 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.64 | 9.285% | $186.4839 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.41 | 3.449% | $236.2879 | $236.29 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.64 | 13.306% | $124.2287 | $124.23 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.20 | $1,239.9522 | $1,239.95 | $1,239.95 | $1,240.00 | |