| 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 | $215.45 | 8.749% | $234.2997 | $234.30 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.29 | 13.669% | $215.1641 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.85 | 11.654% | $178.4789 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.46 | 4.582% | $56.9554 | $56.96 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.75 | 6.470% | $167.9564 | $167.96 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.34 | 7.540% | $253.0846 | $253.08 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.90 | 6.300% | $46.6657 | $46.67 | $46.65 | $46.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.04 | $1,152.6048 | $1,152.61 | $1,152.60 | $1,152.80 | |