| 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 | $148.75 | 9.194% | $162.4261 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.92 | 12.702% | $138.5333 | $138.53 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.63 | 3.812% | $31.7976 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.77 | 11.834% | $133.9436 | $133.94 | $133.95 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.46 | 4.744% | $40.2845 | $40.28 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.69 | 10.527% | $35.026 | $35.03 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.57 | 6.269% | $6.9819 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.79 | $548.9930 | $548.99 | $549.10 | $548.90 | |