| 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 | $242.46 | 12.815% | $273.5312 | $273.53 | $273.55 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.42 | 3.159% | $138.6663 | $138.67 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.66 | 9.760% | $256.4652 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.64 | 4.845% | $225.0393 | $225.04 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.69 | 5.693% | $143.4148 | $143.41 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.74 | 3.112% | $63.6613 | $63.66 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.54 | 9.148% | $157.7625 | $157.76 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.15 | $1,258.5406 | $1,258.54 | $1,258.50 | $1,258.60 | |