| 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 | $143.42 | 13.120% | $162.2367 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.25 | 6.171% | $146.7814 | $146.78 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.81 | 12.440% | $166.1976 | $166.20 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.96 | 3.613% | $231.0155 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.48 | 13.684% | $265.4294 | $265.43 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.49 | 9.382% | $248.8331 | $248.83 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.72 | 3.707% | $5.932 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.13 | $1,226.4257 | $1,226.43 | $1,226.50 | $1,226.30 | |