| 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 | $158.53 | 7.676% | $170.6988 | $170.70 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.71 | 13.767% | $188.5233 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.69 | 12.803% | $256.8412 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.32 | 8.299% | $47.9981 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.73 | 3.642% | $192.4943 | $192.49 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.50 | 5.577% | $219.0723 | $219.07 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.84 | 11.126% | $157.6211 | $157.62 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.32 | $1,233.2491 | $1,233.24 | $1,233.20 | $1,233.20 | |