| 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 | $150.59 | 13.184% | $170.4438 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.81 | 11.524% | $62.2415 | $62.24 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.74 | 11.454% | $74.3844 | $74.38 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.54 | 9.834% | $243.3262 | $243.33 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.43 | 9.185% | $167.5225 | $167.52 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.58 | 3.163% | $254.3793 | $254.38 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.64 | 3.593% | $156.0525 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.33 | $1,128.3502 | $1,128.34 | $1,128.40 | $1,128.30 | |