| 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 | $144.96 | 6.187% | $153.9287 | $153.93 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.69 | 9.364% | $220.5763 | $220.58 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.41 | 8.271% | $37.2561 | $37.26 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.67 | 5.627% | $196.1177 | $196.12 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.41 | 9.299% | $245.2779 | $245.28 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.62 | 6.288% | $130.3303 | $130.33 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.91 | 11.239% | $277.9974 | $278.00 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.67 | $1,261.4844 | $1,261.50 | $1,261.55 | $1,261.50 | |