| 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 | $157.25 | 9.593% | $172.335 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.97 | 3.166% | $245.5041 | $245.50 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.54 | 11.609% | $74.2646 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.44 | 7.815% | $124.4616 | $124.46 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.78 | 13.501% | $252.8575 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.45 | 9.539% | $269.9589 | $269.96 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.58 | 8.223% | $116.4263 | $116.43 | $116.45 | $116.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.01 | $1,255.8080 | $1,255.81 | $1,255.80 | $1,255.90 | |