| 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 | $159.75 | 9.852% | $175.4886 | $175.49 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.28 | 6.341% | $115.146 | $115.15 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.62 | 10.502% | $251.5247 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.31 | 5.341% | $200.4745 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.30 | 8.316% | $254.8675 | $254.87 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.62 | 7.243% | $141.1532 | $141.15 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.25 | 5.855% | $151.6373 | $151.64 | $151.65 | $151.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.13 | $1,290.2918 | $1,290.29 | $1,290.25 | $1,290.30 | |