| 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 | $142.86 | 7.212% | $153.1631 | $153.16 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.69 | 11.106% | $272.9763 | $272.98 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.83 | 6.784% | $250.7609 | $250.76 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.77 | 5.527% | $150.6609 | $150.66 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.56 | 7.866% | $51.3011 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.82 | 13.746% | $61.2181 | $61.22 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.30 | 13.757% | $234.6807 | $234.68 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.83 | $1,174.7611 | $1,174.76 | $1,174.75 | $1,174.90 | |