| 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 | $149.88 | 5.285% | $157.8012 | $157.80 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.63 | 11.664% | $261.9972 | $262.00 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.52 | 4.642% | $54.958 | $54.96 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.70 | 6.370% | $169.8729 | $169.87 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.81 | 10.201% | $268.6811 | $268.68 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.51 | 7.360% | $20.9459 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.99 | 6.718% | $266.7843 | $266.78 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.04 | $1,201.0406 | $1,201.04 | $1,201.05 | $1,201.10 | |