| 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 | $150.27 | 12.573% | $169.1634 | $169.16 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.53 | 7.525% | $134.9761 | $134.98 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.96 | 10.872% | $188.4381 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.94 | 9.653% | $220.3367 | $220.34 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.53 | 11.424% | $271.3509 | $271.35 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.28 | 11.355% | $20.3557 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.57 | 8.292% | $255.1035 | $255.10 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.08 | $1,259.7244 | $1,259.73 | $1,259.75 | $1,259.80 | |