| 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 | $162.55 | 3.493% | $168.2279 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.60 | 10.564% | $270.4395 | $270.44 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.50 | 9.221% | $127.2425 | $127.24 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.32 | 3.827% | $221.4838 | $221.48 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.86 | 11.389% | $109.0053 | $109.01 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.34 | 13.536% | $66.2369 | $66.24 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.72 | 9.632% | $236.4982 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.89 | $1,199.1341 | $1,199.14 | $1,199.20 | $1,199.00 | |