| 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 | $241.87 | 5.118% | $254.2489 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.81 | 6.353% | $169.9627 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.81 | 9.376% | $146.356 | $146.36 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.48 | 10.109% | $156.8833 | $156.88 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.87 | 11.836% | $144.1231 | $144.12 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.84 | 4.117% | $260.1259 | $260.13 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.68 | 5.728% | $126.5353 | $126.54 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.36 | $1,258.2352 | $1,258.24 | $1,258.25 | $1,258.20 | |