| 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 | $142.64 | 8.684% | $155.0269 | $155.03 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.40 | 3.356% | $250.5349 | $250.53 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.40 | 11.762% | $261.9701 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.91 | 13.508% | $250.7505 | $250.75 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.69 | 8.437% | $47.3761 | $47.38 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.30 | 12.568% | $143.2991 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.99 | 6.613% | $253.7283 | $253.73 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.33 | $1,362.6859 | $1,362.69 | $1,362.75 | $1,362.70 | |