| 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 | $185.99 | 6.703% | $198.4569 | $198.46 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.29 | 13.284% | $252.9518 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.37 | 5.257% | $175.1161 | $175.12 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.81 | 6.603% | $36.0425 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.35 | 11.649% | $250.4845 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.70 | 13.280% | $138.9946 | $138.99 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.27 | 4.704% | $91.3752 | $91.38 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.78 | $1,143.4216 | $1,143.42 | $1,143.45 | $1,143.50 | |