| 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 | $145.30 | 11.818% | $162.4716 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.65 | 12.311% | $235.46 | $235.46 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.63 | 12.683% | $276.7833 | $276.78 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.27 | 9.691% | $236.1318 | $236.13 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.84 | 3.856% | $260.5124 | $260.51 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.42 | 4.812% | $200.6311 | $200.63 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.31 | 13.676% | $223.1574 | $223.16 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,454.42 | $1,595.1476 | $1,595.14 | $1,595.15 | $1,595.20 | |