| 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 | $154.79 | 7.128% | $165.8234 | $165.82 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.51 | 7.537% | $53.2416 | $53.24 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.73 | 5.613% | $263.7473 | $263.75 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.59 | 13.792% | $132.6701 | $132.67 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.45 | 5.503% | $190.3802 | $190.38 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.59 | 11.539% | $153.4665 | $153.47 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.60 | 12.494% | $279.6601 | $279.66 | $279.65 | $279.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.26 | $1,238.9892 | $1,238.99 | $1,238.95 | $1,239.00 | |