| 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 | $221.53 | 13.373% | $251.1552 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.46 | 9.377% | $193.0067 | $193.01 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.28 | 10.470% | $83.1618 | $83.16 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.87 | 9.345% | $7.512 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.71 | 4.208% | $130.9999 | $131.00 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.98 | 6.367% | $173.3569 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.57 | 11.249% | $156.3827 | $156.38 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.40 | $995.5752 | $995.58 | $995.55 | $995.70 | |