| 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 | $152.50 | 13.751% | $173.4703 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.89 | 6.385% | $155.2051 | $155.21 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.31 | 8.283% | $130.2753 | $130.28 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.52 | 9.647% | $254.9512 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.78 | 13.550% | $132.6037 | $132.60 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.58 | 11.608% | $214.9347 | $214.93 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.69 | 12.484% | $69.3914 | $69.39 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.27 | $1,130.8317 | $1,130.83 | $1,130.85 | $1,130.90 | |