| 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 | $142.99 | 13.618% | $162.4624 | $162.46 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.80 | 6.430% | $257.3477 | $257.35 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.37 | 13.129% | $101.1034 | $101.10 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.42 | 3.843% | $220.5833 | $220.58 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.96 | 4.715% | $177.9736 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.77 | 11.160% | $160.9263 | $160.93 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.57 | 8.765% | $107.2097 | $107.21 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.88 | $1,187.6064 | $1,187.60 | $1,187.60 | $1,187.60 | |