| 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 | $152.27 | 13.713% | $173.1508 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.43 | 6.704% | $84.755 | $84.76 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.28 | 8.301% | $84.778 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.59 | 11.406% | $144.371 | $144.37 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.80 | 5.645% | $253.3367 | $253.34 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.91 | 4.412% | $258.8478 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.79 | 10.711% | $256.617 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.07 | $1,255.8563 | $1,255.87 | $1,255.85 | $1,255.90 | |