| 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 | $146.65 | 8.784% | $159.5317 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.88 | 9.421% | $201.2033 | $201.20 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.40 | 6.788% | $85.8576 | $85.86 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.40 | 11.663% | $143.3753 | $143.38 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.46 | 4.700% | $258.0436 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.25 | 11.386% | $156.2189 | $156.22 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.83 | 7.148% | $261.259 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.87 | $1,265.4894 | $1,265.49 | $1,265.50 | $1,265.50 | |