| 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 | $149.94 | 8.434% | $162.5859 | $162.59 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.59 | 6.494% | $144.3952 | $144.40 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.26 | 8.306% | $159.4914 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.78 | 6.370% | $196.5505 | $196.55 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.40 | 4.697% | $234.9401 | $234.94 | $234.95 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.70 | 3.208% | $242.2292 | $242.23 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.83 | 4.803% | $247.1569 | $247.16 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,312.50 | $1,387.3492 | $1,387.36 | $1,387.40 | $1,387.40 | |