| 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 | $242.73 | 8.334% | $262.9591 | $262.96 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.74 | 12.502% | $168.4605 | $168.46 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.53 | 3.478% | $74.0178 | $74.02 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.37 | 13.742% | $172.1713 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.86 | 3.869% | $178.5093 | $178.51 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.77 | 8.141% | $214.9519 | $214.95 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.45 | 10.691% | $146.6102 | $146.61 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.45 | $1,217.6801 | $1,217.68 | $1,217.60 | $1,217.80 | |