| 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 | $246.77 | 11.500% | $275.1486 | $275.15 | $275.15 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.44 | 5.282% | $132.0657 | $132.07 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.40 | 13.249% | $178.2539 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.78 | 13.520% | $231.3311 | $231.33 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.57 | 11.649% | $149.1296 | $149.13 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.25 | 7.569% | $51.902 | $51.90 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.92 | 5.198% | $171.3886 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.13 | $1,189.2195 | $1,189.22 | $1,189.25 | $1,189.20 | |