| 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 | $160.37 | 3.232% | $165.5532 | $165.55 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.57 | 6.755% | $63.594 | $63.59 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.42 | 12.500% | $273.8475 | $273.85 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.93 | 12.255% | $208.7157 | $208.72 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.55 | 12.384% | $81.5346 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.84 | 9.528% | $260.5014 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.36 | 11.845% | $206.1974 | $206.20 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.04 | $1,259.9438 | $1,259.94 | $1,259.95 | $1,259.90 | |