| 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 | $243.29 | 6.645% | $259.4566 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.48 | 4.363% | $163.3072 | $163.31 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.66 | 8.654% | $23.5345 | $23.53 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.70 | 12.410% | $252.5853 | $252.59 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.89 | 6.595% | $95.8182 | $95.82 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.61 | 12.593% | $172.9541 | $172.95 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.82 | 4.683% | $176.7258 | $176.73 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.45 | $1,144.3817 | $1,144.39 | $1,144.40 | $1,144.40 | |