| 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 | $144.55 | 13.575% | $164.1727 | $164.17 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.91 | 5.868% | $209.5234 | $209.52 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.35 | 9.821% | $79.4555 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.71 | 5.720% | $38.8098 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.88 | 11.764% | $261.3936 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.55 | 6.739% | $267.4346 | $267.43 | $267.45 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.64 | 6.268% | $236.5951 | $236.60 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.59 | $1,257.3847 | $1,257.38 | $1,257.35 | $1,257.40 | |