| 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 | $137.70 | 11.422% | $153.4281 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.33 | 10.790% | $30.2789 | $30.28 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.55 | 9.840% | $43.4417 | $43.44 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.25 | 7.486% | $80.8832 | $80.88 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.45 | 8.555% | $230.6251 | $230.63 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.45 | 9.601% | $269.0157 | $269.02 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.79 | 12.593% | $278.9942 | $278.99 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.52 | $1,086.6669 | $1,086.67 | $1,086.75 | $1,086.60 | |