| 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 | $159.85 | 5.745% | $169.0334 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.77 | 13.398% | $263.9565 | $263.96 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.84 | 9.492% | $134.5 | $134.50 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.55 | 11.848% | $175.098 | $175.10 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.29 | 9.176% | $49.4458 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.80 | 13.805% | $217.1399 | $217.14 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.80 | 4.693% | $254.1946 | $254.19 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.90 | $1,263.3682 | $1,263.37 | $1,263.40 | $1,263.30 | |