| 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 | $241.82 | 5.225% | $254.4551 | $254.46 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.25 | 12.830% | $140.1913 | $140.19 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.89 | 11.463% | $257.3569 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.75 | 5.249% | $164.9778 | $164.98 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.51 | 10.386% | $219.1272 | $219.13 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.97 | 12.513% | $71.9746 | $71.97 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.47 | 10.181% | $251.7305 | $251.73 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.66 | $1,359.8134 | $1,359.82 | $1,359.85 | $1,359.90 | |