| 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 | $144.64 | 12.524% | $162.7547 | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.64 | 7.860% | $254.1613 | $254.16 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.89 | 9.579% | $166.4395 | $166.44 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.59 | 8.128% | $54.702 | $54.70 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.77 | 10.219% | $177.1991 | $177.20 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.62 | 5.440% | $186.2281 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.87 | 10.622% | $245.437 | $245.44 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.02 | $1,246.9217 | $1,246.92 | $1,246.95 | $1,246.90 | |