| 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 | $144.61 | 5.401% | $152.4204 | $152.42 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.35 | 9.364% | $110.8404 | $110.84 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.95 | 12.825% | $260.5693 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.64 | 3.135% | $54.2903 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.97 | 12.667% | $253.4669 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.72 | 4.206% | $233.1297 | $233.13 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.80 | 12.200% | $212.9556 | $212.96 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.04 | $1,277.6726 | $1,277.68 | $1,277.65 | $1,277.70 | |