| 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 | $14.51 | 5.159% | $15.2586 | $15.26 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.75 | 5.416% | $255.8973 | $255.90 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.33 | 9.310% | $243.0289 | $243.03 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.80 | 12.590% | $254.2282 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.87 | 8.207% | $175.1547 | $175.15 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.39 | 6.578% | $187.9929 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.59 | 4.550% | $137.5773 | $137.58 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.24 | $1,269.1379 | $1,269.14 | $1,269.20 | $1,269.20 | |