| 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 | $247.25 | 6.164% | $262.4905 | $262.49 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.39 | 10.665% | $184.1355 | $184.14 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.97 | 4.768% | $250.3641 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.44 | 4.690% | $40.2428 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.54 | 8.640% | $121.1771 | $121.18 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.76 | 9.749% | $106.1931 | $106.19 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.98 | 12.211% | $179.5152 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.33 | $1,144.1183 | $1,144.12 | $1,144.15 | $1,144.10 | |