| 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 | $206.28 | 9.125% | $225.1031 | $225.10 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.26 | 3.169% | $258.1907 | $258.19 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.53 | 4.836% | $159.9064 | $159.91 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.76 | 6.515% | $143.5396 | $143.54 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.85 | 11.135% | $93.1867 | $93.19 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.65 | 5.711% | $196.2525 | $196.25 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.82 | 8.568% | $93.1731 | $93.17 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.15 | $1,169.3521 | $1,169.35 | $1,169.35 | $1,169.40 | |