| 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 | $149.65 | 3.471% | $154.8444 | $154.84 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.55 | 7.872% | $270.2733 | $270.27 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.51 | 7.678% | $43.6204 | $43.62 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.96 | 10.356% | $274.7423 | $274.74 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.34 | 3.102% | $143.6623 | $143.66 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.62 | 4.475% | $163.6287 | $163.63 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.58 | 10.722% | $209.9068 | $209.91 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.21 | $1,260.6782 | $1,260.67 | $1,260.65 | $1,260.60 | |