| 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 | $141.50 | 5.617% | $149.4481 | $149.45 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.54 | 7.115% | $130.1876 | $130.19 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.54 | 13.720% | $280.3653 | $280.37 | $280.35 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.83 | 5.688% | $265.0972 | $265.10 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.80 | 7.740% | $268.0571 | $268.06 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.33 | 8.251% | $173.5588 | $173.56 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.47 | 11.245% | $7.1976 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.01 | $1,273.9117 | $1,273.93 | $1,273.90 | $1,274.00 | |