| 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 | $144.86 | 12.205% | $162.5402 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.48 | 4.492% | $86.185 | $86.19 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.79 | 3.742% | $122.1977 | $122.20 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.97 | 11.394% | $11.106 | $11.11 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.30 | 3.793% | $192.3284 | $192.33 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.96 | 6.386% | $30.8094 | $30.81 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.75 | 3.134% | $9.0242 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.11 | $614.1909 | $614.20 | $614.20 | $614.10 | |