| 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 | $157.82 | 9.777% | $173.2501 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.51 | 6.298% | $129.1627 | $129.16 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.64 | 7.377% | $180.0068 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.35 | 12.669% | $256.153 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.47 | 9.222% | $245.1706 | $245.17 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.85 | 7.237% | $258.2803 | $258.28 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.35 | 4.575% | $227.2938 | $227.29 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,356.99 | $1,469.3173 | $1,469.31 | $1,469.30 | $1,469.50 | |