| 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 | $150.75 | 7.785% | $162.4859 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.50 | 6.542% | $235.9905 | $235.99 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.66 | 7.357% | $119.8748 | $119.87 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.81 | 3.829% | $216.8053 | $216.81 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.92 | 7.597% | $22.5093 | $22.51 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.97 | 4.738% | $74.3326 | $74.33 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.47 | 9.626% | $209.9009 | $209.90 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.08 | $1,041.8993 | $1,041.90 | $1,041.90 | $1,041.90 | |