| 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 | $146.82 | 7.270% | $157.4938 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.36 | 12.129% | $273.9984 | $274.00 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.29 | 4.410% | $240.4458 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.44 | 11.406% | $61.7635 | $61.76 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.84 | 5.629% | $240.6651 | $240.67 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.82 | 3.568% | $148.9515 | $148.95 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.45 | 7.435% | $129.4055 | $129.41 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.02 | $1,252.7236 | $1,252.73 | $1,252.70 | $1,252.80 | |