| 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 | $147.94 | 11.196% | $164.5034 | $164.50 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.79 | 4.869% | $245.1732 | $245.17 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.32 | 9.557% | $222.7513 | $222.75 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.99 | 4.598% | $69.0242 | $69.02 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.92 | 13.275% | $49.7504 | $49.75 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.45 | 9.500% | $261.1028 | $261.10 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.63 | 6.188% | $242.7776 | $242.78 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.04 | $1,255.0829 | $1,255.07 | $1,255.05 | $1,255.20 | |