| 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 | $144.26 | 13.773% | $164.1289 | $164.13 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.48 | 5.495% | $249.4746 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.38 | 4.143% | $214.9303 | $214.93 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.67 | 9.772% | $47.9374 | $47.94 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.94 | 11.487% | $210.6435 | $210.64 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.37 | 11.605% | $126.5266 | $126.53 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.35 | 11.635% | $262.733 | $262.73 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.45 | $1,276.3743 | $1,276.37 | $1,276.45 | $1,276.20 | |