| 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 | $145.64 | 12.247% | $163.4765 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.60 | 12.260% | $197.1286 | $197.13 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.56 | 5.824% | $254.5702 | $254.57 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.42 | 11.776% | $191.6064 | $191.61 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.55 | 10.613% | $232.8957 | $232.90 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.70 | 3.147% | $255.4951 | $255.50 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.57 | 11.436% | $237.9939 | $237.99 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,405.04 | $1,533.1664 | $1,533.18 | $1,533.20 | $1,533.20 | |