| 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 | $144.69 | 9.777% | $158.8363 | $158.84 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.48 | 11.809% | $246.5165 | $246.52 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.72 | 10.646% | $61.652 | $61.65 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.50 | 3.855% | $62.8323 | $62.83 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.37 | 6.596% | $260.4886 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.74 | 7.700% | $212.966 | $212.97 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.42 | 5.870% | $159.2497 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.92 | $1,162.5414 | $1,162.55 | $1,162.55 | $1,162.50 | |