| 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 | $239.97 | 13.552% | $272.4907 | $272.49 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.39 | 3.754% | $175.7489 | $175.75 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.39 | 7.603% | $165.0522 | $165.05 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.71 | 5.714% | $209.0071 | $209.01 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.53 | 7.631% | $9.1809 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.54 | 12.377% | $210.7518 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.28 | 5.115% | $19.215 | $19.22 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.81 | $1,061.4466 | $1,061.45 | $1,061.45 | $1,061.50 | |