| 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 | $153.65 | 11.533% | $171.3705 | $171.37 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.96 | 4.772% | $143.4957 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.90 | 11.713% | $174.1606 | $174.16 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.67 | 4.520% | $212.8759 | $212.88 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.90 | 5.550% | $45.281 | $45.28 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.92 | 11.321% | $271.5342 | $271.53 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.75 | 9.298% | $228.1596 | $228.16 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.75 | $1,246.8775 | $1,246.88 | $1,246.90 | $1,247.00 | |