| 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 | $156.31 | 3.318% | $161.4964 | $161.50 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.33 | 7.867% | $197.7526 | $197.75 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.77 | 8.834% | $49.8133 | $49.81 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.45 | 12.669% | $246.1254 | $246.13 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.98 | 4.349% | $205.5467 | $205.55 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.43 | 12.541% | $240.1963 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.61 | 3.436% | $154.7506 | $154.75 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.88 | $1,255.6813 | $1,255.69 | $1,255.70 | $1,255.70 | |