| 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 | $155.25 | 4.506% | $162.2456 | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.55 | 3.382% | $246.6178 | $246.62 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.52 | 4.226% | $74.5424 | $74.54 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.56 | 13.781% | $182.6868 | $182.69 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.53 | 8.629% | $160.2604 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.95 | 11.230% | $249.0996 | $249.10 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.34 | 11.186% | $265.0007 | $265.00 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.70 | $1,340.4533 | $1,340.46 | $1,340.45 | $1,340.40 | |