| 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 | $151.78 | 6.822% | $162.1344 | $162.13 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.48 | 12.535% | $262.7467 | $262.75 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.50 | 13.791% | $220.1856 | $220.19 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.26 | 12.299% | $28.3667 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.55 | 3.735% | $259.908 | $259.91 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.83 | 13.402% | $154.0339 | $154.03 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.49 | 7.443% | $174.5841 | $174.58 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.89 | $1,261.9594 | $1,261.96 | $1,262.00 | $1,261.90 | |