| 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 | $135.64 | 13.725% | $154.2566 | $154.26 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.69 | 4.375% | $260.6139 | $260.61 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.78 | 13.709% | $248.7726 | $248.77 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.47 | 5.328% | $18.4008 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.68 | 7.140% | $164.6528 | $164.65 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.84 | 10.733% | $232.3621 | $232.36 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.88 | 13.185% | $280.563 | $280.56 | $280.55 | $280.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,232.98 | $1,359.6218 | $1,359.61 | $1,359.55 | $1,359.80 | |