| 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 | $157.27 | 5.211% | $165.4653 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.75 | 8.133% | $221.4023 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.39 | 5.138% | $11.9752 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.82 | 5.489% | $229.7761 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.50 | 12.487% | $269.4064 | $269.41 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.38 | 5.722% | $185.4152 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.35 | 6.706% | $130.5548 | $130.55 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.46 | $1,213.9953 | $1,214.01 | $1,214.00 | $1,214.10 | |