| 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 | $146.87 | 8.435% | $159.2585 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.60 | 12.543% | $210.0052 | $210.01 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.97 | 10.430% | $256.1645 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.26 | 8.651% | $102.4144 | $102.41 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.51 | 12.206% | $111.6562 | $111.66 | $111.65 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.72 | 9.562% | $159.6537 | $159.65 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.82 | 4.193% | $255.0853 | $255.09 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.75 | $1,254.2378 | $1,254.24 | $1,254.20 | $1,254.40 | |