| 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 | $152.58 | 13.549% | $173.2531 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.91 | 11.408% | $97.9388 | $97.94 | $97.95 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.26 | 7.568% | $86.3341 | $86.33 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.96 | 7.362% | $170.6626 | $170.66 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.27 | 5.710% | $262.4462 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.25 | 6.246% | $238.2567 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.64 | 3.343% | $118.4724 | $118.47 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.87 | $1,147.3639 | $1,147.36 | $1,147.35 | $1,147.40 | |