| 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 | $145.25 | 7.791% | $156.5664 | $156.57 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.75 | 11.597% | $131.4055 | $131.41 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.35 | 9.406% | $61.6503 | $61.65 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.38 | 12.467% | $261.3508 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.46 | 5.251% | $123.6278 | $123.63 | $123.65 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.38 | 13.229% | $274.4445 | $274.44 | $274.45 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.81 | 11.121% | $274.2577 | $274.26 | $274.25 | $274.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.38 | $1,283.3030 | $1,283.31 | $1,283.30 | $1,283.40 | |