| 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 | $247.30 | 13.431% | $280.5149 | $280.51 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.70 | 5.523% | $166.4098 | $166.41 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.76 | 10.414% | $56.0461 | $56.05 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.91 | 5.201% | $109.3144 | $109.31 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.29 | 8.421% | $198.7249 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.85 | 9.154% | $155.9265 | $155.93 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.26 | 4.863% | $163.8589 | $163.86 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.07 | $1,130.7955 | $1,130.79 | $1,130.75 | $1,130.70 | |