| 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 | $146.62 | 10.145% | $161.4946 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.89 | 5.867% | $153.3907 | $153.39 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.37 | 10.446% | $89.8699 | $89.87 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.50 | 12.777% | $9.586 | $9.59 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.49 | 9.216% | $271.3908 | $271.39 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.30 | 10.626% | $221.5839 | $221.58 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.59 | 11.803% | $260.0426 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.76 | $1,167.3585 | $1,167.35 | $1,167.40 | $1,167.40 | |