| 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 | $224.70 | 12.841% | $253.5537 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.55 | 5.336% | $156.4766 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.46 | 13.718% | $150.6309 | $150.63 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.88 | 7.240% | $15.9573 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.66 | 11.211% | $277.6494 | $277.65 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.47 | 13.134% | $120.4538 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.27 | 12.767% | $43.1559 | $43.16 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.99 | $1,017.8776 | $1,017.88 | $1,017.90 | $1,018.00 | |