| 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 | $151.55 | 13.135% | $171.4561 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.62 | 10.825% | $216.7959 | $216.80 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.76 | 8.794% | $263.0204 | $263.02 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.62 | 12.605% | $204.5132 | $204.51 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.69 | 9.277% | $230.2357 | $230.24 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.40 | 11.150% | $140.4936 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.89 | 8.832% | $57.5612 | $57.56 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.53 | $1,284.0761 | $1,284.08 | $1,284.05 | $1,284.10 | |