| 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 | $159.78 | 8.584% | $173.4955 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.79 | 6.399% | $207.2546 | $207.25 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.95 | 10.156% | $242.2881 | $242.29 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.57 | 12.804% | $78.4777 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.52 | 12.526% | $247.0171 | $247.02 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.40 | 6.306% | $232.1723 | $232.17 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.72 | 7.873% | $226.2313 | $226.23 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,291.73 | $1,406.9366 | $1,406.94 | $1,406.95 | $1,407.00 | |