| 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 | $157.36 | 8.345% | $170.4917 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.82 | 12.258% | $226.5591 | $226.56 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.56 | 6.220% | $122.7478 | $122.75 | $122.75 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.37 | 13.150% | $133.9357 | $133.94 | $133.95 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.52 | 13.162% | $199.7536 | $199.75 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.72 | 8.123% | $143.5008 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.94 | 4.689% | $34.4846 | $34.48 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.29 | $1,031.4733 | $1,031.47 | $1,031.50 | $1,031.50 | |