| 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 | $154.35 | 11.352% | $171.8718 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.32 | 4.723% | $48.5077 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.47 | 6.608% | $179.6025 | $179.60 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.50 | 8.555% | $218.7383 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.74 | 8.324% | $251.03 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.25 | 9.174% | $257.9236 | $257.92 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.58 | 4.340% | $158.1586 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.21 | $1,285.8325 | $1,285.83 | $1,285.80 | $1,285.80 | |