| 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 | $242.94 | 5.856% | $257.1666 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.32 | 4.695% | $162.6123 | $162.61 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.47 | 7.491% | $252.0341 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.81 | 5.301% | $158.8044 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.39 | 11.213% | $256.2236 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.64 | 10.343% | $264.426 | $264.43 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.81 | 13.860% | $200.1773 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,429.38 | $1,551.4443 | $1,551.44 | $1,551.45 | $1,551.40 | |