| 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 | $150.49 | 8.171% | $162.7865 | $162.79 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.43 | 8.870% | $259.5787 | $259.58 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.75 | 9.234% | $269.5349 | $269.53 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.85 | 4.530% | $68.833 | $68.83 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.53 | 3.865% | $147.0001 | $147.00 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.52 | 12.691% | $28.7587 | $28.76 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.57 | 11.829% | $239.9515 | $239.95 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.14 | $1,176.4434 | $1,176.44 | $1,176.50 | $1,176.50 | |