| 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 | $149.94 | 7.725% | $161.5229 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.51 | 7.671% | $221.2747 | $221.27 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.34 | 5.491% | $205.0112 | $205.01 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.30 | 11.684% | $225.9367 | $225.94 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.42 | 12.281% | $48.7524 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.90 | 13.514% | $226.9145 | $226.91 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.50 | 6.176% | $114.1392 | $114.14 | $114.15 | $114.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.91 | $1,203.5516 | $1,203.54 | $1,203.50 | $1,203.50 | |