| 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 | $224.37 | 12.867% | $253.2397 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.38 | 3.835% | $165.4922 | $165.49 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.25 | 5.635% | $170.3364 | $170.34 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.26 | 8.508% | $270.467 | $270.47 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.48 | 8.131% | $14.5761 | $14.58 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.39 | 13.220% | $117.0582 | $117.06 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.35 | 4.468% | $157.0676 | $157.07 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.48 | $1,148.2372 | $1,148.25 | $1,148.25 | $1,148.30 | |