| 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 | $150.55 | 5.825% | $159.3195 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.31 | 12.639% | $180.5716 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.78 | 11.229% | $250.0205 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.77 | 3.697% | $123.1609 | $123.16 | $123.15 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.95 | 13.128% | $268.0568 | $268.06 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.65 | 5.343% | $7.0053 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.30 | 6.694% | $257.4526 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.31 | $1,245.5872 | $1,245.59 | $1,245.50 | $1,245.70 | |