| 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 | $145.89 | 5.178% | $153.4442 | $153.44 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.87 | 13.418% | $284.5317 | $284.53 | $284.55 | $284.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.92 | 8.701% | $271.6655 | $271.67 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.60 | 9.719% | $218.9991 | $219.00 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.85 | 11.233% | $109.9538 | $109.95 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.80 | 8.344% | $216.4713 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.58 | 13.550% | $18.8266 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.51 | $1,273.8922 | $1,273.89 | $1,273.90 | $1,273.90 | |