| 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 | $154.27 | 3.368% | $159.4658 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.26 | 11.103% | $271.3802 | $271.38 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.65 | 4.538% | $82.2191 | $82.22 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.71 | 13.483% | $248.1987 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.99 | 3.587% | $259.993 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.88 | 13.724% | $91.98 | $91.98 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.40 | 3.349% | $25.2172 | $25.22 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.16 | $1,138.4540 | $1,138.46 | $1,138.45 | $1,138.50 | |