| 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 | $156.78 | 3.642% | $162.4899 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.93 | 12.575% | $281.3587 | $281.36 | $281.35 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.50 | 10.355% | $112.0103 | $112.01 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.46 | 7.335% | $129.2957 | $129.30 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.69 | 7.293% | $124.1273 | $124.13 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.28 | 4.766% | $22.2942 | $22.29 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.72 | 11.594% | $266.3972 | $266.40 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.36 | $1,097.9733 | $1,097.98 | $1,098.00 | $1,098.00 | |