| 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 | $201.99 | 3.711% | $209.4858 | $209.49 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.50 | 4.123% | $150.4577 | $150.46 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.34 | 3.358% | $149.1869 | $149.19 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.25 | 13.134% | $174.5092 | $174.51 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.28 | 13.325% | $233.7668 | $233.77 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.54 | 6.356% | $159.0448 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.71 | 12.620% | $95.4004 | $95.40 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.61 | $1,171.8516 | $1,171.86 | $1,171.85 | $1,171.90 | |