| 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 | $157.78 | 3.640% | $163.5232 | $163.52 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.39 | 7.365% | $148.5824 | $148.58 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.31 | 6.446% | $178.0948 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.82 | 5.471% | $233.9558 | $233.96 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.28 | 10.863% | $232.0141 | $232.01 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.83 | 8.102% | $169.5364 | $169.54 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.46 | 9.443% | $162.4791 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.87 | $1,288.1858 | $1,288.18 | $1,288.20 | $1,288.20 | |