| 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 | $143.72 | 6.830% | $153.5361 | $153.54 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.68 | 9.779% | $198.3487 | $198.35 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.64 | 8.761% | $148.611 | $148.61 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.76 | 10.252% | $276.4679 | $276.47 | $276.45 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.30 | 13.327% | $248.5261 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.27 | 8.484% | $195.5641 | $195.56 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.67 | 6.338% | $26.2336 | $26.23 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.04 | $1,247.2875 | $1,247.29 | $1,247.30 | $1,247.20 | |