| 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 | $154.99 | 8.868% | $168.7345 | $168.73 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.26 | 8.364% | $119.4821 | $119.48 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.80 | 5.259% | $85.0493 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.76 | 10.350% | $270.0927 | $270.09 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.28 | 6.142% | $193.4756 | $193.48 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.86 | 6.370% | $245.5658 | $245.57 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.40 | 9.665% | $152.873 | $152.87 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.35 | $1,235.2730 | $1,235.27 | $1,235.30 | $1,235.30 | |