| 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 | $150.55 | 7.226% | $161.4287 | $161.43 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.76 | 10.595% | $199.9115 | $199.91 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.83 | 12.155% | $181.5004 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.83 | 6.161% | $260.9756 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.69 | 11.657% | $132.5257 | $132.53 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.39 | 13.127% | $257.2395 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.87 | 9.577% | $65.6037 | $65.60 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.92 | $1,259.1851 | $1,259.19 | $1,259.25 | $1,259.10 | |