| 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 | $225.58 | 7.636% | $242.8053 | $242.81 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.84 | 9.720% | $165.5016 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.49 | 5.135% | $237.0689 | $237.07 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.70 | 11.844% | $156.2461 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.39 | 8.493% | $17.782 | $17.78 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.74 | 3.862% | $144.0981 | $144.10 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.29 | 12.757% | $163.8246 | $163.82 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.03 | $1,127.3266 | $1,127.33 | $1,127.30 | $1,127.30 | |