| 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 | $178.91 | 11.504% | $199.4918 | $199.49 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.94 | 5.769% | $46.4749 | $46.47 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.40 | 3.837% | $195.6289 | $195.63 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.74 | 11.308% | $252.3798 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.79 | 6.238% | $217.5648 | $217.56 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.75 | 3.586% | $79.5023 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.62 | 5.650% | $260.554 | $260.55 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.15 | $1,251.5965 | $1,251.58 | $1,251.60 | $1,251.70 | |