| 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 | $153.38 | 12.497% | $172.5479 | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.86 | 5.820% | $263.3437 | $263.34 | $263.35 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.84 | 9.345% | $234.9168 | $234.92 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.78 | 4.386% | $139.6476 | $139.65 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.91 | 13.192% | $243.2609 | $243.26 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.66 | 7.409% | $130.6738 | $130.67 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.39 | 9.374% | $186.3624 | $186.36 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,257.82 | $1,370.7531 | $1,370.75 | $1,370.70 | $1,370.70 | |