| 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 | $245.92 | 13.516% | $279.1585 | $279.16 | $279.15 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.93 | 8.247% | $174.2019 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.79 | 9.601% | $255.1402 | $255.14 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.42 | 5.763% | $35.346 | $35.35 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.28 | 13.536% | $156.9976 | $157.00 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.37 | 8.189% | $30.6932 | $30.69 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.42 | 13.380% | $27.6874 | $27.69 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.13 | $959.2248 | $959.23 | $959.25 | $959.20 | |