| 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 | $145.30 | 4.385% | $151.6714 | $151.67 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.84 | 9.772% | $257.7886 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.66 | 9.334% | $169.096 | $169.10 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.70 | 10.197% | $253.1225 | $253.12 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.35 | 13.507% | $227.4113 | $227.41 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.42 | 7.626% | $16.5959 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.91 | 6.856% | $183.6961 | $183.70 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.18 | $1,259.3818 | $1,259.39 | $1,259.35 | $1,259.40 | |