| 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 | $145.56 | 11.703% | $162.5949 | $162.59 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.56 | 9.847% | $217.0137 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.54 | 12.348% | $161.2643 | $161.26 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.72 | 11.238% | $264.435 | $264.44 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.91 | 13.427% | $78.1625 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.81 | 8.699% | $271.541 | $271.54 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.60 | 11.236% | $147.4989 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.70 | $1,302.5103 | $1,302.50 | $1,302.50 | $1,302.50 | |