| 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 | $147.52 | 5.719% | $155.9567 | $155.96 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.34 | 13.242% | $242.7229 | $242.72 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.41 | 4.812% | $253.0266 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.94 | 12.795% | $116.1112 | $116.11 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.79 | 5.430% | $230.6703 | $230.67 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.25 | 6.772% | $128.3933 | $128.39 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.45 | 6.487% | $131.4582 | $131.46 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.70 | $1,258.3392 | $1,258.34 | $1,258.30 | $1,258.40 | |