| 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 | $152.28 | 6.600% | $162.3305 | $162.33 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.50 | 7.180% | $62.7003 | $62.70 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.48 | 11.164% | $129.4838 | $129.48 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.93 | 7.493% | $215.9857 | $215.99 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.29 | 10.279% | $246.242 | $246.24 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.95 | 11.297% | $43.3502 | $43.35 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.72 | 9.643% | $144.4218 | $144.42 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.15 | $1,004.5143 | $1,004.51 | $1,004.55 | $1,004.50 | |