| 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 | $155.89 | 3.586% | $161.4802 | $161.48 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.25 | 8.693% | $92.6608 | $92.66 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.41 | 8.447% | $249.8727 | $249.87 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.99 | 13.719% | $112.5704 | $112.57 | $112.55 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.33 | 10.638% | $244.8751 | $244.88 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.65 | 13.396% | $280.8252 | $280.83 | $280.85 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.76 | 10.861% | $110.5949 | $110.59 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.28 | $1,252.8793 | $1,252.88 | $1,252.90 | $1,253.00 | |