| 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 | $131.90 | 11.795% | $147.4576 | $147.46 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.54 | 8.832% | $218.2517 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.57 | 6.554% | $266.9924 | $266.99 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.62 | 13.394% | $258.1074 | $258.11 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.98 | 5.375% | $257.0939 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.40 | 3.535% | $208.5195 | $208.52 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.37 | 9.238% | $254.9287 | $254.93 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,489.38 | $1,611.3512 | $1,611.35 | $1,611.35 | $1,611.40 | |