| 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 | $158.40 | 8.854% | $172.4247 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.38 | 12.823% | $282.4862 | $282.49 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.49 | 12.695% | $240.5926 | $240.59 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.39 | 9.344% | $191.7784 | $191.78 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.30 | 6.238% | $104.432 | $104.43 | $104.45 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.30 | 10.336% | $107.3569 | $107.36 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.47 | 12.591% | $177.297 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.73 | $1,276.3678 | $1,276.37 | $1,276.40 | $1,276.40 | |