| 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 | $142.84 | 13.777% | $162.5191 | $162.52 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.27 | 9.235% | $160.8704 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.74 | 7.745% | $270.1598 | $270.16 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.28 | 11.671% | $172.286 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.40 | 5.819% | $244.8652 | $244.87 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.87 | 13.640% | $163.4939 | $163.49 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.88 | 8.209% | $256.3255 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,307.28 | $1,430.5199 | $1,430.53 | $1,430.50 | $1,430.60 | |