| 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 | $152.46 | 6.416% | $162.2418 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.88 | 8.222% | $271.5074 | $271.51 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.82 | 9.120% | $223.4996 | $223.50 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.75 | 5.863% | $260.1583 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.37 | 3.416% | $102.7645 | $102.76 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.69 | 5.485% | $167.3941 | $167.39 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.62 | 8.426% | $183.9122 | $183.91 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,281.59 | $1,371.4779 | $1,371.47 | $1,371.45 | $1,371.50 | |