| 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 | $128.58 | 6.777% | $137.2939 | $137.29 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.75 | 9.206% | $190.8375 | $190.84 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.34 | 8.657% | $266.5791 | $266.58 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.89 | 6.781% | $59.6799 | $59.68 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.37 | 9.403% | $186.3899 | $186.39 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.63 | 4.536% | $250.4996 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.36 | 7.356% | $170.009 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.92 | $1,261.2889 | $1,261.29 | $1,261.35 | $1,261.30 | |