| 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 | $221.51 | 13.533% | $251.4869 | $251.49 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.75 | 11.483% | $7.5251 | $7.53 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.54 | 13.108% | $204.2052 | $204.21 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.73 | 3.191% | $64.7317 | $64.73 | $64.75 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.54 | 13.546% | $252.6853 | $252.69 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.92 | 3.155% | $238.2055 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.77 | 5.277% | $167.1483 | $167.15 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.76 | $1,185.9880 | $1,186.01 | $1,186.05 | $1,185.90 | |