| 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 | $246.90 | 13.459% | $280.1303 | $280.13 | $280.15 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.25 | 13.866% | $273.5631 | $273.56 | $273.55 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.52 | 8.222% | $74.1537 | $74.15 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.39 | 9.194% | $174.0443 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.94 | 6.645% | $53.2585 | $53.26 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.46 | 9.786% | $137.7375 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.51 | 13.326% | $145.6352 | $145.64 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.97 | $1,138.5226 | $1,138.52 | $1,138.55 | $1,138.50 | |