| 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 | $145.94 | 13.322% | $165.3821 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.32 | 6.569% | $79.2021 | $79.20 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.64 | 11.243% | $220.9731 | $220.97 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.70 | 3.718% | $217.4966 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.48 | 13.247% | $270.0714 | $270.07 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.38 | 5.359% | $145.7958 | $145.80 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.51 | 7.480% | $252.0513 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.97 | $1,350.9724 | $1,350.97 | $1,350.95 | $1,351.10 | |