| 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 | $242.88 | 8.474% | $263.4617 | $263.46 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.34 | 12.699% | $163.7967 | $163.80 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.62 | 6.786% | $80.7516 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.68 | 11.585% | $247.3616 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.73 | 4.588% | $157.6455 | $157.65 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.30 | 3.516% | $125.5649 | $125.56 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.37 | 6.328% | $108.848 | $108.85 | $108.85 | $108.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.92 | $1,147.4300 | $1,147.43 | $1,147.40 | $1,147.50 | |