| 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 | $137.81 | 11.373% | $153.4831 | $153.48 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.98 | 5.341% | $245.4235 | $245.42 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.38 | 6.370% | $225.9086 | $225.91 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.43 | 8.545% | $188.2496 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.26 | 7.757% | $72.4774 | $72.48 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.70 | 3.378% | $142.3515 | $142.35 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.78 | 9.428% | $271.1407 | $271.14 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.34 | $1,299.0344 | $1,299.03 | $1,299.05 | $1,299.00 | |