| 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 | $140.47 | 5.575% | $148.3012 | $148.30 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.94 | 12.500% | $173.1825 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.40 | 12.301% | $276.7097 | $276.71 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.78 | 3.399% | $190.0267 | $190.03 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.50 | 5.858% | $86.2743 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.29 | 13.686% | $207.2382 | $207.24 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.35 | 10.374% | $173.6735 | $173.67 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.73 | $1,255.4061 | $1,255.40 | $1,255.40 | $1,255.40 | |