| 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 | $225.89 | 12.227% | $253.5096 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.95 | 5.665% | $151.0481 | $151.05 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.34 | 7.160% | $61.4455 | $61.45 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.30 | 8.325% | $41.4885 | $41.49 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.66 | 13.323% | $22.2793 | $22.28 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.50 | 11.323% | $76.2563 | $76.26 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.27 | 10.220% | $205.3068 | $205.31 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.91 | $811.3341 | $811.35 | $811.35 | $811.30 | |