| 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 | $152.32 | 6.343% | $161.9817 | $161.98 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.38 | 5.788% | $129.4634 | $129.46 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.50 | 3.356% | $139.0138 | $139.01 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.75 | 9.806% | $269.8482 | $269.85 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.75 | 10.260% | $102.2662 | $102.27 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.38 | 13.310% | $261.0436 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.58 | 3.417% | $221.9122 | $221.91 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.66 | $1,285.5291 | $1,285.52 | $1,285.50 | $1,285.50 | |