| 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 | $138.62 | 7.833% | $149.4781 | $149.48 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.35 | 11.387% | $131.8265 | $131.83 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.98 | 4.496% | $215.2409 | $215.24 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.59 | 4.855% | $159.9982 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.86 | 10.618% | $277.4963 | $277.50 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.73 | 3.516% | $86.6739 | $86.67 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.37 | 5.556% | $191.4469 | $191.45 | $191.45 | $191.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.50 | $1,212.1608 | $1,212.17 | $1,212.20 | $1,212.10 | |