| 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 | $232.92 | 8.681% | $253.1398 | $253.14 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.73 | 3.737% | $159.4749 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.90 | 12.671% | $204.9485 | $204.95 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.97 | 6.874% | $139.9729 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.41 | 5.809% | $103.0685 | $103.07 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.99 | 7.556% | $65.5984 | $65.60 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.65 | 13.311% | $250.0207 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.57 | $1,176.2237 | $1,176.22 | $1,176.15 | $1,176.20 | |