| 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 | $134.56 | 7.574% | $144.7516 | $144.75 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.58 | 11.186% | $276.3862 | $276.39 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.45 | 9.803% | $96.0227 | $96.02 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.42 | 9.664% | $204.4356 | $204.44 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.64 | 7.485% | $188.7867 | $188.79 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.31 | 6.277% | $262.8336 | $262.83 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.98 | 12.375% | $96.62 | $96.62 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.94 | $1,269.8364 | $1,269.84 | $1,269.85 | $1,269.80 | |