| 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 | $218.50 | 7.305% | $234.4614 | $234.46 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.58 | 4.385% | $156.1391 | $156.14 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.61 | 8.740% | $249.6779 | $249.68 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.58 | 10.372% | $12.7811 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.40 | 6.460% | $177.1494 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.77 | 8.791% | $256.4965 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.91 | 5.524% | $159.2463 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.35 | $1,245.9517 | $1,245.96 | $1,246.00 | $1,245.90 | |