| 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 | $231.60 | 5.123% | $243.4649 | $243.46 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.51 | 9.848% | $167.5292 | $167.53 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.81 | 12.416% | $232.4875 | $232.49 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.59 | 5.714% | $170.8233 | $170.82 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.79 | 13.194% | $122.0118 | $122.01 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.49 | 3.750% | $169.6209 | $169.62 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.86 | 9.117% | $99.1437 | $99.14 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.65 | $1,205.0813 | $1,205.07 | $1,205.05 | $1,205.00 | |