| 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 | $138.35 | 5.232% | $145.5885 | $145.59 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.94 | 4.715% | $86.8506 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.41 | 8.634% | $258.9943 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.30 | 3.380% | $162.6167 | $162.62 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.62 | 8.499% | $266.4952 | $266.50 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.40 | 13.590% | $186.742 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.82 | 5.429% | $152.6823 | $152.68 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.84 | $1,259.9696 | $1,259.97 | $1,260.00 | $1,260.00 | |