| 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 | $158.94 | 9.188% | $173.5434 | $173.54 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.66 | 5.672% | $10.2079 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.98 | 5.337% | $171.6782 | $171.68 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.74 | 8.507% | $234.093 | $234.09 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.40 | 4.219% | $249.5003 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.83 | 12.363% | $278.4692 | $278.47 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.32 | 7.313% | $119.4608 | $119.46 | $119.45 | $119.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.87 | $1,236.9528 | $1,236.95 | $1,236.95 | $1,237.00 | |