| 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 | $156.25 | 10.385% | $172.4766 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.44 | 5.719% | $214.0175 | $214.02 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.77 | 8.840% | $151.0373 | $151.04 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.84 | 8.340% | $231.6743 | $231.67 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.59 | 10.249% | $190.2787 | $190.28 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.79 | 5.782% | $68.5362 | $68.54 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.25 | 3.545% | $246.696 | $246.70 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.93 | $1,274.7166 | $1,274.73 | $1,274.75 | $1,274.70 | |