| 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 | $229.38 | 9.845% | $251.9625 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.40 | 13.264% | $222.4505 | $222.45 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.30 | 9.557% | $201.9136 | $201.91 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.42 | 5.626% | $33.1877 | $33.19 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.94 | 3.426% | $176.7964 | $176.80 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.35 | 5.249% | $170.8718 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.88 | 3.463% | $96.0964 | $96.10 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.67 | $1,153.2789 | $1,153.28 | $1,153.25 | $1,153.40 | |