| 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 | $247.35 | 11.646% | $276.1564 | $276.16 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.77 | 11.236% | $137.6768 | $137.68 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.29 | 13.144% | $65.9516 | $65.95 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.72 | 8.324% | $167.5989 | $167.60 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.76 | 12.690% | $155.2417 | $155.24 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.86 | 6.162% | $170.7722 | $170.77 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.55 | 5.661% | $259.4506 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.30 | $1,232.8482 | $1,232.85 | $1,232.85 | $1,233.00 | |