| 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 | $229.39 | 9.803% | $251.8771 | $251.88 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.55 | 11.563% | $172.4206 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.67 | 6.673% | $231.1284 | $231.13 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.81 | 7.499% | $11.6206 | $11.62 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.99 | 12.107% | $57.1634 | $57.16 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.37 | 13.480% | $262.5587 | $262.56 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.58 | 12.696% | $187.729 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.36 | $1,174.4978 | $1,174.50 | $1,174.50 | $1,174.50 | |