| 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 | $234.90 | 8.755% | $255.4655 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.99 | 12.538% | $173.2973 | $173.30 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.25 | 7.106% | $219.8351 | $219.84 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.29 | 4.753% | $74.6784 | $74.68 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.92 | 12.396% | $212.3385 | $212.34 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.89 | 7.274% | $73.9011 | $73.90 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.59 | 5.204% | $133.1777 | $133.18 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.83 | $1,142.6936 | $1,142.71 | $1,142.75 | $1,142.70 | |