| 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 | $229.76 | 9.386% | $251.3253 | $251.33 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.43 | 7.474% | $161.6731 | $161.67 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.86 | 8.523% | $122.4791 | $122.48 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.38 | 11.517% | $103.0194 | $103.02 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.79 | 11.451% | $127.9346 | $127.93 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.80 | 9.829% | $18.4513 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.42 | 11.286% | $66.1261 | $66.13 | $66.15 | $66.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.44 | $851.0089 | $851.01 | $851.05 | $851.00 | |