| 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 | $149.95 | 8.362% | $162.4888 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.56 | 6.804% | $155.4639 | $155.46 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.53 | 12.531% | $243.6634 | $243.66 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.45 | 4.148% | $9.842 | $9.84 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.39 | 3.280% | $11.7636 | $11.76 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.55 | 11.211% | $31.7507 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.97 | 5.273% | $79.9759 | $79.98 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.40 | $694.9483 | $694.94 | $694.95 | $695.10 | |