| 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 | $157.61 | 3.721% | $163.4747 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.90 | 13.642% | $252.1716 | $252.17 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.98 | 5.496% | $66.4414 | $66.44 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.46 | 10.750% | $115.6895 | $115.69 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.54 | 13.292% | $100.3087 | $100.31 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.53 | 10.761% | $240.9384 | $240.94 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.53 | 12.548% | $70.3763 | $70.38 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.55 | $1,009.4006 | $1,009.40 | $1,009.40 | $1,009.40 | |