| 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 | $145.40 | 8.320% | $157.4973 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.55 | 12.692% | $265.446 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.30 | 13.366% | $269.0175 | $269.02 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.64 | 13.199% | $12.0444 | $12.04 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.97 | 11.179% | $257.9019 | $257.90 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.81 | 12.753% | $245.5873 | $245.59 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.46 | 7.809% | $36.0729 | $36.07 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.13 | $1,243.5673 | $1,243.57 | $1,243.55 | $1,243.50 | |