| 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 | $142.59 | 8.118% | $154.1655 | $154.17 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.38 | 5.762% | $264.8069 | $264.81 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.50 | 3.460% | $108.1157 | $108.12 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.75 | 9.339% | $265.4204 | $265.42 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.60 | 6.429% | $226.2681 | $226.27 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.49 | 11.310% | $254.3322 | $254.33 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.90 | 4.818% | $32.3888 | $32.39 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.21 | $1,305.4976 | $1,305.51 | $1,305.45 | $1,305.50 | |