| 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 | $235.99 | 5.161% | $248.1694 | $248.17 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.34 | 11.767% | $251.8558 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.88 | 4.343% | $52.0463 | $52.05 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.48 | 3.779% | $157.2044 | $157.20 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.94 | 10.453% | $170.0313 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.63 | 6.650% | $95.5904 | $95.59 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.46 | 7.271% | $192.5085 | $192.51 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.72 | $1,167.4061 | $1,167.41 | $1,167.40 | $1,167.40 | |