| 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 | $248.33 | 12.817% | $280.1585 | $280.16 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.51 | 6.491% | $175.1883 | $175.19 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.79 | 4.831% | $12.3596 | $12.36 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.38 | 9.160% | $158.6968 | $158.70 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.97 | 13.804% | $60.282 | $60.28 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.50 | 12.506% | $239.0753 | $239.08 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.76 | 6.532% | $146.7585 | $146.76 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.24 | $1,072.5190 | $1,072.53 | $1,072.55 | $1,072.70 | |