| 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 | $156.67 | 4.229% | $163.2956 | $163.30 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.35 | 12.734% | $171.7502 | $171.75 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.87 | 7.871% | $220.9953 | $221.00 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.50 | 9.581% | $272.3088 | $272.31 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.27 | 12.345% | $21.6489 | $21.65 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.71 | 12.697% | $281.4157 | $281.42 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.99 | 3.525% | $55.8931 | $55.89 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.36 | $1,187.3076 | $1,187.32 | $1,187.30 | $1,187.30 | |