| 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 | $137.62 | 13.717% | $156.4973 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.79 | 8.847% | $272.9774 | $272.98 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.72 | 6.803% | $244.2798 | $244.28 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.48 | 9.368% | $250.9777 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.37 | 13.840% | $207.61 | $207.61 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.82 | 5.248% | $263.983 | $263.98 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.25 | 9.544% | $221.5527 | $221.55 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,482.05 | $1,617.8779 | $1,617.88 | $1,617.95 | $1,618.00 | |