| 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 | $144.62 | 5.492% | $152.5625 | $152.56 | $152.55 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.95 | 6.577% | $257.8631 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.51 | 10.828% | $146.8582 | $146.86 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.33 | 7.569% | $190.7521 | $190.75 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.49 | 12.714% | $253.0317 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.88 | 13.661% | $130.5738 | $130.57 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.76 | 10.390% | $137.7226 | $137.72 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.54 | $1,269.3640 | $1,269.35 | $1,269.30 | $1,269.50 | |