| 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 | $150.55 | 8.523% | $163.3814 | $163.38 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.32 | 5.759% | $144.1707 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.44 | 3.429% | $61.4782 | $61.48 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.86 | 8.701% | $219.4238 | $219.42 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.96 | 10.125% | $270.8635 | $270.86 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.90 | 12.508% | $272.1569 | $272.16 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.81 | 3.272% | $221.8386 | $221.84 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.84 | $1,353.3131 | $1,353.31 | $1,353.30 | $1,353.40 | |