| 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 | $250.95 | 13.830% | $285.6564 | $285.66 | $285.65 | $285.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.43 | 8.517% | $180.6048 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.80 | 4.793% | $180.0344 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.35 | 8.298% | $150.9133 | $150.91 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.97 | 6.792% | $150.5447 | $150.54 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.63 | 6.417% | $143.2692 | $143.27 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.85 | 8.701% | $173.7585 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.98 | $1,264.7813 | $1,264.77 | $1,264.75 | $1,264.80 | |