| 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 | $232.33 | 8.252% | $251.5019 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.91 | 10.612% | $190.1531 | $190.15 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.97 | 6.424% | $143.6405 | $143.64 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.76 | 9.561% | $190.3732 | $190.37 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.53 | 9.692% | $216.6746 | $216.67 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.47 | 4.431% | $148.7828 | $148.78 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.92 | 11.553% | $40.0698 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.89 | $1,181.1959 | $1,181.18 | $1,181.15 | $1,181.30 | |