| 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 | $230.75 | 9.420% | $252.4867 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.28 | 4.452% | $232.1759 | $232.18 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.39 | 5.750% | $153.7499 | $153.75 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.76 | 12.821% | $156.5504 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.84 | 8.718% | $179.2108 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.58 | 6.778% | $42.2627 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.38 | 10.474% | $160.6071 | $160.61 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.98 | $1,177.0435 | $1,177.05 | $1,177.05 | $1,177.10 | |