| 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 | $161.42 | 6.230% | $171.4765 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.58 | 7.350% | $258.2626 | $258.26 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.26 | 8.853% | $238.6711 | $238.67 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.33 | 11.585% | $222.4224 | $222.42 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.94 | 12.843% | $215.4624 | $215.46 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.80 | 6.160% | $130.3645 | $130.36 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.84 | 7.774% | $15.9937 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.17 | $1,252.6532 | $1,252.64 | $1,252.60 | $1,252.80 | |