| 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 | $152.40 | 12.552% | $171.5292 | $171.53 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.75 | 6.531% | $250.0815 | $250.08 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.84 | 8.302% | $10.6569 | $10.66 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.33 | 11.482% | $117.424 | $117.42 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.58 | 12.259% | $50.0451 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.62 | 8.419% | $250.0359 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.95 | 6.247% | $128.5057 | $128.51 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.47 | $978.2783 | $978.29 | $978.30 | $978.20 | |