| 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 | $225.75 | 13.862% | $257.0435 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.59 | 3.240% | $149.2747 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.75 | 12.656% | $280.2318 | $280.23 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.75 | 7.108% | $10.443 | $10.44 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.98 | 6.456% | $150.0817 | $150.08 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.57 | 11.752% | $114.624 | $114.62 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.61 | 13.539% | $84.7114 | $84.71 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.00 | $1,046.4101 | $1,046.39 | $1,046.40 | $1,046.30 | |