| 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 | $240.26 | 5.109% | $252.5349 | $252.53 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.98 | 12.345% | $171.8654 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.26 | 3.487% | $159.639 | $159.64 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.91 | 7.747% | $227.2492 | $227.25 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.78 | 12.291% | $254.6535 | $254.65 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.43 | 7.333% | $16.5615 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.63 | 11.565% | $81.0297 | $81.03 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.25 | $1,163.5332 | $1,163.53 | $1,163.55 | $1,163.50 | |