| 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 | $149.83 | 8.418% | $162.4427 | $162.44 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.67 | 8.249% | $260.5229 | $260.52 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.81 | 7.326% | $123.221 | $123.22 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.41 | 4.442% | $219.7564 | $219.76 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.73 | 13.173% | $58.5444 | $58.54 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.39 | 8.238% | $253.699 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.29 | 9.368% | $264.9877 | $264.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.13 | $1,343.1741 | $1,343.17 | $1,343.15 | $1,343.10 | |