| 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 | $154.66 | 5.479% | $163.1338 | $163.13 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.85 | 13.139% | $267.9697 | $267.97 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.83 | 7.677% | $188.2517 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.51 | 5.142% | $77.2899 | $77.29 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.76 | 7.166% | $244.0813 | $244.08 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.75 | 7.186% | $240.9005 | $240.90 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.45 | 12.510% | $275.0307 | $275.03 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,336.81 | $1,456.6576 | $1,456.65 | $1,456.70 | $1,456.70 | |