| 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 | $157.50 | 11.805% | $176.0929 | $176.09 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.76 | 10.331% | $253.4965 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.94 | 9.345% | $177.0733 | $177.07 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.97 | 4.647% | $134.9632 | $134.96 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.67 | 12.143% | $279.9874 | $279.99 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.70 | 9.713% | $171.9203 | $171.92 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.53 | 13.750% | $60.8904 | $60.89 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.07 | $1,254.4240 | $1,254.42 | $1,254.40 | $1,254.50 | |