| 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 | $141.98 | 12.869% | $160.2514 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.63 | 4.140% | $145.4107 | $145.41 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.36 | 12.794% | $279.0072 | $279.01 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.82 | 9.209% | $199.6559 | $199.66 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.90 | 7.706% | $151.7578 | $151.76 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.93 | 11.116% | $203.2645 | $203.26 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.39 | 6.619% | $137.9543 | $137.95 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.01 | $1,277.3018 | $1,277.30 | $1,277.25 | $1,277.50 | |