| 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 | $131.75 | 8.617% | $143.1029 | $143.10 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.88 | 12.784% | $255.8843 | $255.88 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.82 | 13.529% | $264.3182 | $264.32 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.60 | 7.507% | $187.7072 | $187.71 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.33 | 11.689% | $249.435 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.99 | 3.826% | $170.2643 | $170.26 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.66 | 12.673% | $270.0321 | $270.03 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,393.03 | $1,540.7440 | $1,540.74 | $1,540.75 | $1,540.70 | |