| 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 | $156.74 | 10.524% | $173.2353 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.80 | 9.652% | $136.8457 | $136.85 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.87 | 12.651% | $280.3545 | $280.35 | $280.35 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.78 | 4.819% | $193.6845 | $193.68 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.46 | 5.165% | $145.6115 | $145.61 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.56 | 5.611% | $153.7274 | $153.73 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.38 | 8.374% | $270.2631 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,248.59 | $1,353.7220 | $1,353.72 | $1,353.75 | $1,353.70 | |