| 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 | $241.92 | 5.189% | $254.4732 | $254.47 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.72 | 9.578% | $152.0066 | $152.01 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.40 | 8.267% | $228.8764 | $228.88 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.93 | 4.232% | $9.3079 | $9.31 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.41 | 7.201% | $134.4408 | $134.44 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.38 | 11.232% | $179.5062 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.70 | 8.457% | $190.5589 | $190.56 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.46 | $1,149.1700 | $1,149.18 | $1,149.15 | $1,149.20 | |