| 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 | $150.76 | 5.630% | $159.2478 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.48 | 9.821% | $19.1967 | $19.20 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.84 | 9.602% | $255.1973 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.37 | 12.250% | $184.5053 | $184.51 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.63 | 12.381% | $272.67 | $272.67 | $272.65 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.32 | 8.220% | $225.4439 | $225.44 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.44 | 10.532% | $126.4928 | $126.49 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.84 | $1,242.7538 | $1,242.76 | $1,242.75 | $1,242.70 | |