| 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 | $150.92 | 5.757% | $159.6085 | $159.61 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.45 | 5.342% | $257.5085 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.71 | 9.579% | $132.2728 | $132.27 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.44 | 10.177% | $90.8299 | $90.83 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.94 | 13.200% | $55.4001 | $55.40 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.35 | 5.253% | $260.3433 | $260.34 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.52 | 8.523% | $250.1672 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.33 | $1,206.1303 | $1,206.13 | $1,206.10 | $1,206.10 | |