| 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 | $237.79 | 5.210% | $250.1789 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.86 | 8.389% | $153.7606 | $153.76 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.38 | 3.543% | $102.901 | $102.90 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.76 | 12.763% | $166.6186 | $166.62 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.74 | 13.244% | $209.207 | $209.21 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.64 | 9.300% | $171.2075 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.99 | 8.546% | $94.4242 | $94.42 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.16 | $1,148.2978 | $1,148.30 | $1,148.25 | $1,148.30 | |