| 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 | $246.64 | 13.803% | $280.6837 | $280.68 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.58 | 6.462% | $44.2669 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.51 | 13.870% | $158.86 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.57 | 9.874% | $176.4247 | $176.42 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.50 | 7.823% | $149.3349 | $149.33 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.48 | 9.736% | $57.5895 | $57.59 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.71 | 8.115% | $268.8928 | $268.89 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.99 | $1,136.0525 | $1,136.04 | $1,136.05 | $1,136.10 | |