| 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 | $150.88 | 12.261% | $169.3794 | $169.38 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.90 | 5.124% | $162.8371 | $162.84 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.51 | 3.833% | $120.9758 | $120.98 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.70 | 9.365% | $218.4019 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.79 | 3.446% | $168.3997 | $168.40 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.41 | 5.218% | $172.9889 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.62 | 8.693% | $248.4939 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.81 | $1,261.4767 | $1,261.48 | $1,261.55 | $1,261.50 | |