| 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 | $141.84 | 10.571% | $156.8339 | $156.83 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.68 | 11.491% | $172.4543 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.42 | 13.693% | $276.7515 | $276.75 | $276.75 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.31 | 8.811% | $239.7215 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.44 | 9.176% | $148.9597 | $148.96 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.68 | 3.309% | $127.7726 | $127.77 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.38 | 11.198% | $259.5139 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,253.75 | $1,382.0074 | $1,381.99 | $1,381.95 | $1,382.10 | |