| 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 | $242.88 | 6.559% | $258.8105 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.91 | 5.287% | $190.4747 | $190.47 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.64 | 11.281% | $193.2283 | $193.23 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.99 | 7.755% | $48.479 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.68 | 9.699% | $175.1674 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.97 | 4.639% | $52.2881 | $52.29 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.32 | 7.577% | $234.8621 | $234.86 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.39 | $1,153.3101 | $1,153.31 | $1,153.30 | $1,153.40 | |