| 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 | $152.72 | 5.695% | $161.4174 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.83 | 9.176% | $145.0185 | $145.02 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.94 | 9.278% | $39.2745 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.83 | 5.209% | $261.7916 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.98 | 11.682% | $207.7062 | $207.71 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.96 | 11.760% | $176.5361 | $176.54 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.82 | 7.236% | $265.7523 | $265.75 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.08 | $1,257.4966 | $1,257.50 | $1,257.45 | $1,257.50 | |