| 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 | $249.62 | 5.287% | $262.8174 | $262.82 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.88 | 12.574% | $179.9833 | $179.98 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.41 | 3.277% | $158.4372 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.39 | 12.772% | $29.7605 | $29.76 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.61 | 5.777% | $158.253 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.51 | 12.699% | $40.0194 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.72 | 10.227% | $142.9865 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.14 | $972.2573 | $972.26 | $972.25 | $972.30 | |