| 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 | $159.58 | 5.448% | $168.2739 | $168.27 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.48 | 12.840% | $245.4044 | $245.40 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.62 | 13.537% | $274.3281 | $274.33 | $274.35 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.66 | 5.452% | $130.4019 | $130.40 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.71 | 4.216% | $100.7873 | $100.79 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.60 | 4.868% | $259.6532 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.74 | 13.278% | $95.9918 | $95.99 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.39 | $1,274.8406 | $1,274.83 | $1,274.85 | $1,274.90 | |