| 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 | $156.87 | 9.252% | $171.3836 | $171.38 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.34 | 9.546% | $114.3003 | $114.30 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.67 | 4.219% | $257.077 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.52 | 10.251% | $268.4832 | $268.48 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.39 | 11.856% | $144.7305 | $144.73 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.25 | 6.343% | $19.4076 | $19.41 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.64 | 12.771% | $274.7553 | $274.76 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.68 | $1,250.1375 | $1,250.14 | $1,250.20 | $1,250.20 | |