| 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 | $228.99 | 11.140% | $254.4995 | $254.50 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.31 | 9.225% | $161.9916 | $161.99 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.52 | 5.355% | $105.9028 | $105.90 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.53 | 3.780% | $237.1684 | $237.17 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.89 | 8.675% | $124.8567 | $124.86 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.95 | 12.175% | $161.4759 | $161.48 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.31 | 6.322% | $185.3299 | $185.33 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.50 | $1,231.2248 | $1,231.23 | $1,231.25 | $1,231.30 | |