| 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 | $152.35 | 6.201% | $161.7972 | $161.80 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.40 | 8.253% | $244.0023 | $244.00 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.56 | 9.144% | $171.9673 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.76 | 7.777% | $142.007 | $142.01 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.32 | 10.382% | $157.0957 | $157.10 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.86 | 13.722% | $226.1476 | $226.15 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.78 | 4.870% | $252.506 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.03 | $1,355.5231 | $1,355.54 | $1,355.50 | $1,355.50 | |