| 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 | $243.96 | 5.440% | $257.2314 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.61 | 10.439% | $157.4971 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.26 | 4.803% | $26.4732 | $26.47 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.68 | 11.382% | $157.806 | $157.81 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.47 | 10.296% | $176.992 | $176.99 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.28 | 5.283% | $188.7514 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.44 | 8.601% | $260.0342 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.70 | $1,224.7853 | $1,224.78 | $1,224.80 | $1,224.80 | |