| 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 | $148.33 | 8.812% | $161.4008 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.74 | 8.674% | $250.7544 | $250.75 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.50 | 5.836% | $209.0261 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.87 | 3.266% | $200.2018 | $200.20 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.82 | 6.688% | $244.1235 | $244.12 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.96 | 12.638% | $153.1426 | $153.14 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.89 | 7.756% | $243.41 | $243.41 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,361.11 | $1,462.0592 | $1,462.05 | $1,462.05 | $1,462.00 | |