| 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 | $151.96 | 11.756% | $169.8244 | $169.82 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.50 | 3.440% | $240.498 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.57 | 10.432% | $58.0541 | $58.05 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.86 | 3.640% | $63.0753 | $63.08 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.52 | 6.294% | $168.4972 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.77 | 10.694% | $206.7432 | $206.74 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.40 | 5.370% | $228.0207 | $228.02 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.58 | $1,134.7129 | $1,134.71 | $1,134.70 | $1,134.70 | |