| 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 | $152.56 | 6.526% | $162.5161 | $162.52 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.90 | 12.566% | $209.2602 | $209.26 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.74 | 4.815% | $231.3686 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.89 | 12.248% | $247.9446 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.74 | 8.434% | $210.08 | $210.08 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.70 | 7.403% | $257.445 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.33 | 6.595% | $51.5174 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,261.86 | $1,370.1319 | $1,370.14 | $1,370.10 | $1,370.10 | |