| 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 | $159.98 | 4.709% | $167.5135 | $167.51 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.72 | 5.701% | $230.1322 | $230.13 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.85 | 5.156% | $136.5451 | $136.55 | $136.55 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.60 | 13.851% | $247.7398 | $247.74 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.48 | 10.405% | $176.0739 | $176.07 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.52 | 4.240% | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.75 | 4.593% | $126.296 | $126.30 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.90 | $1,262.0505 | $1,262.05 | $1,262.05 | $1,262.00 | |