| 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 | $129.27 | 8.683% | $140.4945 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.44 | 9.614% | $165.9994 | $166.00 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.48 | 11.519% | $213.5366 | $213.54 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.83 | 3.379% | $232.427 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.90 | 7.363% | $250.0484 | $250.05 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.84 | 9.553% | $86.3716 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.27 | 5.550% | $181.831 | $181.83 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.03 | $1,270.7085 | $1,270.71 | $1,270.75 | $1,270.60 | |