| 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 | $156.47 | 5.125% | $164.4891 | $164.49 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.58 | 13.228% | $139.9272 | $139.93 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.88 | 12.477% | $234.942 | $234.94 | $234.95 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.90 | 13.437% | $130.3391 | $130.34 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.79 | 11.809% | $160.7702 | $160.77 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.74 | 5.250% | $172.3364 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.61 | 10.133% | $255.079 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.97 | $1,257.8830 | $1,257.89 | $1,257.95 | $1,257.80 | |