| 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 | $142.43 | 13.220% | $161.2592 | $161.26 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.34 | 7.658% | $55.2716 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.88 | 4.204% | $206.1989 | $206.20 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.61 | 10.224% | $203.4845 | $203.48 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.73 | 13.541% | $252.8899 | $252.89 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.32 | 12.781% | $135.6981 | $135.70 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.95 | 13.449% | $233.6482 | $233.65 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.26 | $1,248.4504 | $1,248.45 | $1,248.45 | $1,248.50 | |