| 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 | $159.51 | 12.533% | $179.5014 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.52 | 11.684% | $161.4057 | $161.41 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.53 | 3.296% | $246.3919 | $246.39 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.67 | 5.328% | $163.9641 | $163.96 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.54 | 12.726% | $150.5343 | $150.53 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.33 | 3.493% | $42.7737 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.28 | 10.563% | $202.6399 | $202.64 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.38 | $1,147.2110 | $1,147.20 | $1,147.20 | $1,147.20 | |