| 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 | $155.26 | 4.694% | $162.5479 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.84 | 7.407% | $239.3458 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.51 | 11.706% | $160.3093 | $160.31 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.82 | 4.776% | $158.0232 | $158.02 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.68 | 6.860% | $263.6022 | $263.60 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.63 | 12.609% | $117.8228 | $117.82 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.68 | 9.491% | $155.1268 | $155.13 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.42 | $1,256.7780 | $1,256.78 | $1,256.75 | $1,256.60 | |