| 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 | $102.25 | 12.691% | $115.2265 | $115.23 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.31 | 7.519% | $107.8523 | $107.85 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.62 | 7.465% | $104.9073 | $104.91 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.89 | 5.644% | $145.6725 | $145.67 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.73 | 11.802% | $172.9912 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.56 | 10.427% | $250.1834 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.65 | 11.853% | $262.4631 | $262.46 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.01 | $1,159.2963 | $1,159.29 | $1,159.30 | $1,159.40 | |