| 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 | $150.70 | 11.805% | $168.4901 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.40 | 13.719% | $223.3441 | $223.34 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.70 | 4.234% | $146.6572 | $146.66 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.67 | 10.130% | $56.9042 | $56.90 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.29 | 5.154% | $260.0353 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.75 | 11.404% | $192.4504 | $192.45 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.88 | 6.211% | $220.7914 | $220.79 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.39 | $1,268.6727 | $1,268.67 | $1,268.70 | $1,268.70 | |