| 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 | $152.55 | 5.873% | $161.5093 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.41 | 7.813% | $265.662 | $265.66 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.41 | 12.312% | $137.4811 | $137.48 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.30 | 7.113% | $190.9825 | $190.98 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.35 | 9.131% | $68.0432 | $68.04 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.83 | 4.139% | $163.3212 | $163.32 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.99 | 10.550% | $250.9374 | $250.94 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.84 | $1,237.9367 | $1,237.93 | $1,237.95 | $1,237.90 | |