| 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 | $144.56 | 12.496% | $162.6242 | $162.62 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.82 | 7.848% | $265.112 | $265.11 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.73 | 8.394% | $146.0392 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.36 | 10.660% | $133.1904 | $133.19 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.67 | 6.695% | $231.1761 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.58 | 3.578% | $203.6136 | $203.61 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.67 | 3.676% | $221.5245 | $221.52 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,272.39 | $1,363.2800 | $1,363.27 | $1,363.25 | $1,363.20 | |