| 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 | $145.39 | 6.253% | $154.4812 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.36 | 8.598% | $140.4824 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.81 | 5.590% | $179.3024 | $179.30 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.55 | 9.312% | $93.5164 | $93.52 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.80 | 12.133% | $172.4606 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.64 | 13.183% | $261.0453 | $261.05 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.94 | 6.600% | $187.552 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.49 | $1,188.8403 | $1,188.84 | $1,188.85 | $1,188.90 | |