| 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 | $148.94 | 9.272% | $162.7497 | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.45 | 7.171% | $230.8999 | $230.90 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.38 | 8.326% | $160.7341 | $160.73 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.57 | 11.105% | $169.5129 | $169.51 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.29 | 5.372% | $233.1777 | $233.18 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.66 | 12.144% | $83.7267 | $83.73 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.62 | 5.424% | $231.5322 | $231.53 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.91 | $1,272.3332 | $1,272.33 | $1,272.40 | $1,272.20 | |