| 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 | $151.65 | 5.135% | $159.4372 | $159.44 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.36 | 5.617% | $249.6363 | $249.64 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.48 | 12.573% | $56.8269 | $56.83 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.49 | 3.473% | $222.974 | $222.97 | $222.95 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.68 | 6.342% | $155.9824 | $155.98 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.84 | 3.306% | $159.959 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.29 | 6.560% | $262.4466 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.79 | $1,267.2624 | $1,267.27 | $1,267.30 | $1,267.20 | |