| 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 | $153.33 | 5.754% | $162.1526 | $162.15 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.40 | 10.718% | $206.3784 | $206.38 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.95 | 7.441% | $53.6668 | $53.67 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.85 | 11.611% | $250.9573 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.56 | 8.482% | $266.3884 | $266.39 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.46 | 8.569% | $195.9236 | $195.92 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.78 | 8.670% | $252.962 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,273.33 | $1,388.4291 | $1,388.43 | $1,388.40 | $1,388.60 | |