| 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 | $144.76 | 9.504% | $158.518 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.54 | 4.576% | $194.0303 | $194.03 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.58 | 6.215% | $183.3058 | $183.31 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.59 | 11.753% | $252.1036 | $252.10 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.52 | 13.275% | $124.0588 | $124.06 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.82 | 5.834% | $61.1932 | $61.19 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.49 | 12.430% | $281.6259 | $281.63 | $281.65 | $281.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.30 | $1,254.8356 | $1,254.84 | $1,254.85 | $1,254.80 | |