| 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 | $132.45 | 7.600% | $142.5162 | $142.52 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.59 | 5.539% | $165.2635 | $165.26 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.54 | 9.399% | $177.8171 | $177.82 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.94 | 5.218% | $264.034 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.80 | 5.214% | $28.1974 | $28.20 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.84 | 7.172% | $209.8856 | $209.89 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.68 | 3.777% | $229.0151 | $229.02 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.84 | $1,216.7289 | $1,216.74 | $1,216.70 | $1,216.70 | |