| 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 | $142.78 | 6.631% | $152.2477 | $152.25 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.36 | 5.246% | $80.3658 | $80.37 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.68 | 12.775% | $282.7044 | $282.70 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.67 | 3.773% | $230.0336 | $230.03 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.96 | 6.796% | $160.1513 | $160.15 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.66 | 12.735% | $133.7714 | $133.77 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.44 | 13.408% | $239.7899 | $239.79 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.55 | $1,279.0641 | $1,279.06 | $1,279.05 | $1,279.10 | |