| 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 | $145.28 | 5.764% | $153.6539 | $153.65 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.88 | 3.477% | $177.8563 | $177.86 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.54 | 4.241% | $163.1789 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.27 | 6.605% | $135.6762 | $135.68 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.43 | 7.772% | $121.1681 | $121.17 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.32 | 13.378% | $222.5837 | $222.58 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.50 | 13.401% | $277.2654 | $277.27 | $277.25 | $277.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.22 | $1,251.3825 | $1,251.39 | $1,251.40 | $1,251.60 | |