| 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 | $231.29 | 8.592% | $251.1624 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.50 | 9.337% | $159.0853 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.60 | 10.133% | $59.0313 | $59.03 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.56 | 6.487% | $184.8188 | $184.82 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.87 | 6.562% | $215.1167 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.67 | 8.477% | $61.4739 | $61.47 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.39 | 6.578% | $201.8481 | $201.85 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.88 | $1,132.5365 | $1,132.54 | $1,132.50 | $1,132.50 | |