| 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 | $142.80 | 7.745% | $153.8599 | $153.86 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.59 | 12.767% | $138.2411 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.37 | 13.322% | $145.4715 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.91 | 11.605% | $239.8503 | $239.85 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.77 | 11.799% | $261.3525 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.74 | 10.260% | $276.4659 | $276.47 | $276.45 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.52 | 7.640% | $186.7769 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,266.70 | $1,402.0181 | $1,402.02 | $1,402.00 | $1,402.20 | |