| 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 | $230.46 | 9.123% | $251.4849 | $251.48 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.96 | 6.497% | $198.0418 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.92 | 9.730% | $19.6636 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.75 | 5.504% | $243.4505 | $243.45 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.57 | 6.208% | $156.7311 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.32 | 7.447% | $161.5143 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.96 | 8.385% | $11.879 | $11.88 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.94 | $1,042.7652 | $1,042.75 | $1,042.80 | $1,042.80 | |