| 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 | $144.74 | 12.863% | $163.3579 | $163.36 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.60 | 11.499% | $97.6731 | $97.67 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.64 | 10.151% | $125.1756 | $125.18 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.30 | 13.404% | $272.5098 | $272.51 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.87 | 5.118% | $42.9617 | $42.96 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.60 | 6.395% | $230.4516 | $230.45 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.50 | 7.532% | $217.7523 | $217.75 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.25 | $1,149.8820 | $1,149.88 | $1,149.85 | $1,150.10 | |