| 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 | $137.35 | 5.303% | $144.6337 | $144.63 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.75 | 8.250% | $259.5294 | $259.53 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.66 | 9.259% | $179.9059 | $179.91 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.33 | 12.521% | $232.1646 | $232.16 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.40 | 7.112% | $177.1632 | $177.16 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.52 | 11.723% | $63.1458 | $63.15 | $63.15 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.76 | 10.176% | $199.1541 | $199.15 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.77 | $1,255.6967 | $1,255.69 | $1,255.70 | $1,255.70 | |