| 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 | $144.28 | 7.550% | $155.1731 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.45 | 8.390% | $219.4356 | $219.44 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.71 | 11.856% | $121.5987 | $121.60 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.37 | 8.671% | $174.2757 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.85 | 8.342% | $123.3474 | $123.35 | $123.35 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.74 | 13.224% | $261.2531 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.65 | 9.633% | $193.6667 | $193.67 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.05 | $1,248.7503 | $1,248.76 | $1,248.75 | $1,248.80 | |