| 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 | $235.54 | 7.850% | $254.0299 | $254.03 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.50 | 13.589% | $166.4079 | $166.41 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.91 | 12.544% | $32.5365 | $32.54 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.77 | 3.545% | $160.2566 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.27 | 9.711% | $271.2824 | $271.28 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.78 | 13.790% | $174.9863 | $174.99 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.60 | 5.551% | $217.0129 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.37 | $1,276.5125 | $1,276.52 | $1,276.55 | $1,276.50 | |