| 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 | $132.50 | 9.836% | $145.5327 | $145.53 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.77 | 8.859% | $177.1898 | $177.19 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.78 | 11.870% | $278.3102 | $278.31 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.97 | 5.347% | $117.957 | $117.96 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.25 | 8.651% | $270.8126 | $270.81 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.66 | 4.177% | $228.8352 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.55 | 10.122% | $268.2021 | $268.20 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,368.48 | $1,486.8396 | $1,486.84 | $1,486.85 | $1,486.80 | |