| 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 | $150.94 | 12.840% | $170.3207 | $170.32 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.49 | 9.340% | $180.9468 | $180.95 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.37 | 9.500% | $252.2552 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.31 | 9.735% | $184.695 | $184.70 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.29 | 13.572% | $43.4867 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.77 | 4.538% | $249.6054 | $249.61 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.34 | 11.646% | $250.4666 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.51 | $1,331.7764 | $1,331.80 | $1,331.75 | $1,331.80 | |