| 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 | $127.46 | 13.175% | $144.2529 | $144.25 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.35 | 11.610% | $201.2886 | $201.29 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.87 | 4.813% | $243.0299 | $243.03 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.39 | 8.392% | $50.283 | $50.28 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.97 | 12.117% | $278.0165 | $278.02 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.74 | 8.862% | $181.5165 | $181.52 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.46 | 4.189% | $224.4856 | $224.49 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.24 | $1,322.8730 | $1,322.88 | $1,322.90 | $1,322.90 | |