| 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 | $158.91 | 5.250% | $167.2528 | $167.25 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.28 | 10.585% | $98.7303 | $98.73 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.61 | 8.121% | $257.9875 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.77 | 9.319% | $137.4905 | $137.49 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.61 | 12.807% | $281.5776 | $281.58 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.78 | 12.244% | $136.6907 | $136.69 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.79 | 11.119% | $245.3396 | $245.34 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.75 | $1,325.0690 | $1,325.07 | $1,325.15 | $1,325.10 | |