| 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 | $143.67 | 12.450% | $161.5569 | $161.56 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.33 | 11.585% | $38.3071 | $38.31 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.73 | 4.531% | $258.9546 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.34 | 6.729% | $163.6582 | $163.66 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.96 | 9.656% | $123.8674 | $123.87 | $123.85 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.62 | 13.175% | $272.3217 | $272.32 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.65 | 9.590% | $247.2898 | $247.29 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.30 | $1,265.9557 | $1,265.96 | $1,265.90 | $1,266.10 | |