| 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 | $157.51 | 6.499% | $167.7466 | $167.75 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.64 | 4.830% | $237.5867 | $237.59 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.51 | 9.490% | $137.4209 | $137.42 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.44 | 3.102% | $119.0209 | $119.02 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.56 | 4.163% | $172.4523 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.87 | 8.526% | $251.6392 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.35 | 8.797% | $213.6229 | $213.62 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,218.88 | $1,299.4895 | $1,299.49 | $1,299.45 | $1,299.40 | |