| 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 | $153.56 | 11.667% | $171.4758 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.59 | 12.303% | $170.2401 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.41 | 10.322% | $191.3094 | $191.31 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.40 | 4.514% | $130.0154 | $130.02 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.66 | 12.529% | $230.3019 | $230.30 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.81 | 5.725% | $265.1689 | $265.17 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.53 | 13.339% | $95.8055 | $95.81 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.96 | $1,254.3170 | $1,254.33 | $1,254.30 | $1,254.30 | |