| 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 | $190.60 | 7.250% | $204.4185 | $204.42 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.82 | 6.858% | $152.6146 | $152.61 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.34 | 12.448% | $17.2495 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.52 | 5.375% | $161.7717 | $161.77 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.49 | 13.508% | $272.9754 | $272.98 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.61 | 7.765% | $139.6742 | $139.67 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.95 | 6.285% | $25.4553 | $25.46 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.33 | $974.1592 | $974.16 | $974.10 | $974.20 | |