| 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 | $157.27 | 5.234% | $165.5015 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.97 | 8.819% | $258.9566 | $258.96 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.71 | 12.738% | $96.6277 | $96.63 | $96.65 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.77 | 9.748% | $46.9392 | $46.94 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.67 | 3.588% | $164.3631 | $164.36 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.52 | 7.549% | $262.9788 | $262.98 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.26 | 5.313% | $202.4748 | $202.47 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.17 | $1,197.8417 | $1,197.84 | $1,197.85 | $1,197.90 | |