| 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 | $144.89 | 12.181% | $162.5391 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.73 | 10.366% | $58.196 | $58.20 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.76 | 7.224% | $208.8295 | $208.83 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.58 | 11.319% | $34.0414 | $34.04 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.32 | 12.483% | $280.4426 | $280.44 | $280.45 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.97 | 3.491% | $51.7145 | $51.71 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.78 | 5.756% | $32.5517 | $32.55 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.03 | $828.3148 | $828.31 | $828.35 | $828.20 | |