| 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 | $133.57 | 12.689% | $150.5187 | $150.52 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.77 | 13.676% | $41.7987 | $41.80 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.97 | 9.771% | $190.9686 | $190.97 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.68 | 11.713% | $253.231 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.78 | 12.496% | $179.7461 | $179.75 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.96 | 9.110% | $253.0916 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.88 | 12.131% | $27.8982 | $27.90 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.61 | $1,097.2529 | $1,097.26 | $1,097.25 | $1,097.20 | |