| 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 | $159.25 | 11.414% | $177.4268 | $177.43 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.92 | 3.713% | $149.2637 | $149.26 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.27 | 10.143% | $180.9319 | $180.93 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.49 | 11.364% | $274.5011 | $274.50 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.38 | 9.289% | $249.5942 | $249.59 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.50 | 7.759% | $59.8062 | $59.81 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.88 | 13.125% | $267.9705 | $267.97 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,234.69 | $1,359.4944 | $1,359.49 | $1,359.50 | $1,359.50 | |