| 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 | $152.98 | 5.788% | $161.8345 | $161.83 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.69 | 11.769% | $276.8406 | $276.84 | $276.85 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.62 | 4.449% | $82.1178 | $82.12 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.40 | 4.217% | $246.369 | $246.37 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.36 | 5.323% | $112.0215 | $112.02 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.95 | 7.650% | $270.1477 | $270.15 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.78 | 10.290% | $97.9155 | $97.92 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.78 | $1,247.2466 | $1,247.25 | $1,247.20 | $1,247.10 | |