| 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 | $234.27 | 10.825% | $259.6297 | $259.63 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.50 | 3.246% | $245.2093 | $245.21 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.85 | 6.270% | $163.4964 | $163.50 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.89 | 4.510% | $163.9657 | $163.97 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.55 | 12.376% | $79.2813 | $79.28 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.88 | 11.395% | $124.6287 | $124.63 | $124.65 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.86 | 9.659% | $158.852 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.80 | $1,195.0631 | $1,195.07 | $1,195.10 | $1,195.10 | |