| 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 | $245.87 | 11.499% | $274.1426 | $274.14 | $274.15 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.73 | 11.548% | $122.4016 | $122.40 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.33 | 13.122% | $145.1695 | $145.17 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.74 | 13.303% | $221.7793 | $221.78 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.29 | 10.680% | $156.3798 | $156.38 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.48 | 7.739% | $38.2258 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.40 | 12.513% | $178.2206 | $178.22 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.84 | $1,136.3192 | $1,136.32 | $1,136.35 | $1,136.30 | |