| 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 | $140.33 | 12.216% | $157.4727 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.76 | 4.383% | $94.738 | $94.74 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.34 | 13.400% | $180.6916 | $180.69 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.45 | 12.350% | $275.7631 | $275.76 | $275.75 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.92 | 11.642% | $200.8663 | $200.87 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.92 | 6.840% | $175.1321 | $175.13 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.36 | 5.467% | $258.7738 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.08 | $1,343.4376 | $1,343.43 | $1,343.40 | $1,343.50 | |