| 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 | $156.26 | 3.835% | $162.2526 | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.51 | 13.277% | $69.6767 | $69.68 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.42 | 3.412% | $252.7596 | $252.76 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.47 | 8.303% | $145.635 | $145.64 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.79 | 9.407% | $59.9441 | $59.94 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.74 | 12.368% | $259.2779 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.64 | 6.342% | $262.2819 | $262.28 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.83 | $1,211.8278 | $1,211.83 | $1,211.90 | $1,211.90 | |