| 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 | $155.32 | 5.744% | $164.2416 | $164.24 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.96 | 10.468% | $98.2723 | $98.27 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.86 | 9.447% | $227.4965 | $227.50 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.89 | 5.774% | $183.9304 | $183.93 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.47 | 6.685% | $197.8687 | $197.87 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.80 | 6.367% | $258.2591 | $258.26 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.91 | 9.602% | $159.9203 | $159.92 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.21 | $1,289.9889 | $1,289.99 | $1,289.95 | $1,290.00 | |