| 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 | $151.55 | 12.345% | $170.2588 | $170.26 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.86 | 7.341% | $144.7601 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.62 | 8.639% | $212.5196 | $212.52 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.89 | 13.700% | $282.9879 | $282.99 | $283.00 | $283.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.54 | 8.359% | $127.3652 | $127.37 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.25 | 12.803% | $148.0539 | $148.05 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.66 | 4.539% | $158.5438 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.37 | $1,244.4893 | $1,244.49 | $1,244.45 | $1,244.60 | |