| 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 | $142.55 | 13.814% | $162.2419 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.26 | 8.195% | $241.5562 | $241.56 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.94 | 8.159% | $234.6401 | $234.64 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.25 | 7.679% | $225.3183 | $225.32 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.68 | 12.628% | $70.5952 | $70.60 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.49 | 11.194% | $82.8284 | $82.83 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.28 | 7.771% | $235.2425 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.45 | $1,252.4226 | $1,252.43 | $1,252.45 | $1,252.30 | |