| 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 | $144.27 | 7.239% | $154.7137 | $154.71 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.28 | 10.469% | $203.5723 | $203.57 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.67 | 11.296% | $246.7098 | $246.71 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.45 | 6.394% | $86.6579 | $86.66 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.60 | 9.162% | $229.8952 | $229.90 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.72 | 4.692% | $177.6833 | $177.68 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.51 | 12.668% | $269.8511 | $269.85 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,251.50 | $1,369.0833 | $1,369.08 | $1,369.05 | $1,369.20 | |