| 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 | $149.25 | 8.874% | $162.4944 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.75 | 5.828% | $218.7994 | $218.80 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.72 | 5.290% | $238.7135 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.86 | 5.146% | $261.6663 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.80 | 4.325% | $218.8739 | $218.87 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.70 | 11.778% | $72.3204 | $72.32 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.88 | 7.120% | $190.5451 | $190.55 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,283.96 | $1,363.4130 | $1,363.41 | $1,363.35 | $1,363.40 | |