| 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 | $158.98 | 13.448% | $180.3596 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.81 | 11.329% | $81.0586 | $81.06 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.99 | 13.347% | $282.2227 | $282.22 | $282.20 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.40 | 7.423% | $174.455 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.55 | 8.304% | $156.5534 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.50 | 7.633% | $132.9268 | $132.93 | $132.95 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.92 | 12.650% | $245.4869 | $245.49 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.15 | $1,253.0630 | $1,253.07 | $1,253.05 | $1,253.20 | |