| 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 | $226.74 | 12.573% | $255.248 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.76 | 4.574% | $81.3167 | $81.32 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.39 | 9.595% | $177.9713 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.45 | 8.149% | $155.1397 | $155.14 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.38 | 7.539% | $168.1695 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.37 | 7.318% | $263.3262 | $263.33 | $263.35 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.65 | 5.113% | $161.5061 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.74 | $1,262.6775 | $1,262.69 | $1,262.65 | $1,262.60 | |