| 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 | $154.29 | 5.108% | $162.1711 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.37 | 8.619% | $118.7966 | $118.80 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.38 | 8.337% | $48.08 | $48.08 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.89 | 3.147% | $246.4079 | $246.41 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.49 | 7.737% | $262.3288 | $262.33 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.86 | 7.498% | $32.0989 | $32.10 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.57 | 5.103% | $262.3056 | $262.31 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.85 | $1,132.1889 | $1,132.20 | $1,132.20 | $1,132.20 | |