| 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 | $145.28 | 13.170% | $164.4134 | $164.41 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.48 | 5.276% | $208.9518 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.72 | 8.279% | $267.1459 | $267.15 | $267.15 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.31 | 9.861% | $142.0613 | $142.06 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.30 | 5.508% | $160.6887 | $160.69 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.28 | 5.840% | $71.2092 | $71.21 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.97 | 3.649% | $241.4711 | $241.47 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.34 | $1,255.9414 | $1,255.94 | $1,255.90 | $1,256.00 | |