| 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 | $153.87 | 12.756% | $173.4977 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.41 | 8.599% | $271.9428 | $271.94 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.58 | 9.793% | $148.8573 | $148.86 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.75 | 7.779% | $240.0777 | $240.08 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.64 | 8.685% | $248.4974 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.74 | 8.318% | $13.7997 | $13.80 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.55 | 11.293% | $82.9689 | $82.97 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.54 | $1,179.6415 | $1,179.65 | $1,179.65 | $1,179.70 | |