| 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 | $144.72 | 12.809% | $163.2572 | $163.26 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.84 | 10.172% | $264.2365 | $264.24 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.76 | 5.478% | $110.4988 | $110.50 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.99 | 10.383% | $140.1754 | $140.18 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.58 | 7.129% | $244.8755 | $244.88 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.53 | 7.556% | $173.7352 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.68 | 11.142% | $159.6888 | $159.69 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.10 | $1,256.4674 | $1,256.49 | $1,256.55 | $1,256.50 | |