| 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 | $153.49 | 4.597% | $160.5459 | $160.55 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.76 | 13.380% | $122.1783 | $122.18 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.96 | 4.500% | $65.7932 | $65.79 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.47 | 3.586% | $104.0729 | $104.07 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.68 | 5.634% | $258.4653 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.64 | 10.499% | $255.9599 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.88 | 13.481% | $265.4094 | $265.41 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.88 | $1,232.4249 | $1,232.43 | $1,232.40 | $1,232.50 | |