| 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 | $156.92 | 3.398% | $162.2521 | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.99 | 8.766% | $266.4658 | $266.47 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.57 | 11.578% | $205.9395 | $205.94 | $205.95 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.71 | 5.275% | $56.5432 | $56.54 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.44 | 12.191% | $276.4835 | $276.48 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.57 | 3.185% | $112.028 | $112.03 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.73 | 5.800% | $167.9363 | $167.94 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.93 | $1,247.6484 | $1,247.65 | $1,247.70 | $1,247.60 | |