| 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 | $144.63 | 11.669% | $161.5069 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.88 | 5.567% | $262.7351 | $262.74 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.48 | 8.820% | $144.1647 | $144.16 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.88 | 9.711% | $168.8233 | $168.82 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.62 | 8.580% | $183.0876 | $183.09 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.92 | 5.432% | $128.5427 | $128.54 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.57 | 13.388% | $159.3895 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.98 | $1,208.2498 | $1,208.25 | $1,208.25 | $1,208.20 | |