| 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 | $153.85 | 7.514% | $165.4103 | $165.41 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.51 | 13.600% | $275.4914 | $275.49 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.58 | 6.851% | $182.2664 | $182.27 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.42 | 4.555% | $212.6858 | $212.69 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.40 | 6.509% | $24.9231 | $24.92 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.95 | 6.603% | $122.5401 | $122.54 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.98 | 11.415% | $274.0586 | $274.06 | $274.05 | $274.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.69 | $1,257.3757 | $1,257.38 | $1,257.35 | $1,257.40 | |