| 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 | $133.75 | 7.571% | $143.8762 | $143.88 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.64 | 10.398% | $276.7015 | $276.70 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.87 | 13.236% | $247.8396 | $247.84 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.49 | 10.549% | $186.264 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.94 | 9.323% | $44.7568 | $44.76 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.70 | 11.804% | $253.4597 | $253.46 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.76 | 8.189% | $75.4726 | $75.47 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.15 | $1,228.3704 | $1,228.37 | $1,228.35 | $1,228.50 | |