| 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 | $247.97 | 5.856% | $262.4911 | $262.49 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.40 | 9.397% | $166.721 | $166.72 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.98 | 12.340% | $146.0195 | $146.02 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.68 | 7.163% | $24.3046 | $24.30 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.84 | 11.422% | $219.3231 | $219.32 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.91 | 6.415% | $90.357 | $90.36 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.48 | 6.702% | $171.2354 | $171.24 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.26 | $1,080.4517 | $1,080.45 | $1,080.40 | $1,080.40 | |