| 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 | $233.87 | 12.189% | $262.3764 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.27 | 3.190% | $157.1274 | $157.13 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.83 | 7.512% | $9.4933 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.47 | 13.670% | $151.7153 | $151.72 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.69 | 8.440% | $181.843 | $181.84 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.83 | 5.663% | $159.3715 | $159.37 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.95 | 10.813% | $220.4625 | $220.46 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.91 | $1,142.3894 | $1,142.39 | $1,142.40 | $1,142.40 | |