| 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 | $144.47 | 12.468% | $162.4825 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.49 | 12.357% | $182.5689 | $182.57 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.94 | 9.789% | $179.9881 | $179.99 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.48 | 9.661% | $243.9738 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.91 | 11.437% | $239.4893 | $239.49 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.97 | 7.393% | $217.9756 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.72 | 10.405% | $197.3158 | $197.32 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,289.98 | $1,423.7940 | $1,423.80 | $1,423.80 | $1,423.90 | |