| 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 | $248.79 | 10.301% | $274.4179 | $274.42 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.53 | 5.831% | $132.8497 | $132.85 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.46 | 8.332% | $27.5813 | $27.58 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.58 | 10.570% | $229.5212 | $229.52 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.93 | 6.811% | $172.9591 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.89 | 8.561% | $138.8387 | $138.84 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.64 | 11.199% | $167.5102 | $167.51 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.82 | $1,143.6781 | $1,143.68 | $1,143.65 | $1,143.60 | |