| 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 | $161.62 | 8.422% | $175.2316 | $175.23 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.66 | 5.756% | $253.4548 | $253.45 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.96 | 7.497% | $261.1747 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.30 | 7.621% | $12.1612 | $12.16 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.35 | 12.559% | $236.7679 | $236.77 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.82 | 8.228% | $237.9068 | $237.91 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.55 | 12.767% | $252.0906 | $252.09 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,309.26 | $1,428.7876 | $1,428.78 | $1,428.75 | $1,428.90 | |