| 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 | $143.31 | 12.525% | $161.2596 | $161.26 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.81 | 8.579% | $254.9543 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.57 | 3.329% | $207.247 | $207.25 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.96 | 7.702% | $211.0528 | $211.05 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.30 | 10.660% | $267.0226 | $267.02 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.74 | 5.604% | $178.1962 | $178.20 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.52 | 7.864% | $82.5375 | $82.54 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,261.21 | $1,362.2700 | $1,362.27 | $1,362.25 | $1,362.30 | |