| 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 | $216.89 | 7.175% | $232.4519 | $232.45 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.97 | 11.402% | $160.3855 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.32 | 6.361% | $173.7088 | $173.71 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.90 | 8.519% | $193.0553 | $193.06 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.93 | 11.167% | $278.9514 | $278.95 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.65 | 9.756% | $90.7133 | $90.71 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.37 | 13.111% | $131.6273 | $131.63 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.03 | $1,260.8935 | $1,260.90 | $1,260.90 | $1,261.00 | |