| 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 | $154.80 | 5.129% | $162.7397 | $162.74 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.69 | 6.747% | $91.4715 | $91.47 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.94 | 4.588% | $237.352 | $237.35 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.25 | 4.726% | $227.5172 | $227.52 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.84 | 13.252% | $43.9871 | $43.99 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.46 | 9.437% | $252.2085 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.40 | 10.763% | $234.153 | $234.15 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.38 | $1,249.4290 | $1,249.43 | $1,249.40 | $1,249.50 | |