| 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 | $149.30 | 8.800% | $162.4384 | $162.44 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.68 | 7.254% | $264.5742 | $264.57 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.49 | 13.547% | $178.8252 | $178.83 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.88 | 7.117% | $19.1525 | $19.15 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.38 | 3.849% | $200.8232 | $200.82 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.43 | 9.614% | $150.6425 | $150.64 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.28 | 5.648% | $252.7945 | $252.79 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.44 | $1,229.2505 | $1,229.24 | $1,229.25 | $1,229.20 | |