| 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 | $168.65 | 5.260% | $177.521 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.92 | 6.265% | $94.4908 | $94.49 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.31 | 7.803% | $250.4371 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.66 | 12.498% | $106.4906 | $106.49 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.62 | 4.245% | $130.9526 | $130.95 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.71 | 10.412% | $227.1285 | $227.13 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.87 | 13.508% | $151.9532 | $151.95 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.74 | $1,138.9738 | $1,138.97 | $1,139.00 | $1,139.00 | |