| 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 | $245.91 | 10.738% | $272.3158 | $272.32 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.76 | 5.450% | $259.1539 | $259.15 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.87 | 3.794% | $143.1008 | $143.10 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.80 | 7.815% | $155.038 | $155.04 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.26 | 9.638% | $166.9348 | $166.93 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.51 | 4.687% | $224.5641 | $224.56 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.83 | 13.121% | $114.0599 | $114.06 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.94 | $1,335.1673 | $1,335.16 | $1,335.15 | $1,335.20 | |