| 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 | $173.52 | 4.433% | $181.2121 | $181.21 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.77 | 11.437% | $250.4769 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.37 | 7.629% | $157.5366 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.86 | 6.302% | $149.737 | $149.74 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.60 | 9.859% | $273.1095 | $273.11 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.55 | 10.566% | $54.7855 | $54.79 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.30 | 4.763% | $209.8403 | $209.84 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.97 | $1,276.6979 | $1,276.71 | $1,276.75 | $1,276.60 | |