| 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 | $156.37 | 5.257% | $164.5904 | $164.59 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.45 | 4.553% | $180.3016 | $180.30 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.73 | 6.280% | $148.505 | $148.51 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.54 | 11.746% | $91.1177 | $91.12 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.38 | 12.833% | $253.1747 | $253.17 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.76 | 7.252% | $134.8801 | $134.88 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.32 | 9.520% | $271.9601 | $271.96 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.55 | $1,244.5296 | $1,244.53 | $1,244.50 | $1,244.60 | |